- Being able to interact with our clients and be accountable for the cost management deliverables for multiple projects.
- Delivering and ensuring that the team delivers in line with Mace's value-based approach.
- Undertaking responsibilities independently or with minimal supervision with the expectation that you can oversee the work of graduate surveyors.
- Inputting into cost models, cost plans, cost estimates, and bills of quantities using both traditional and digital methods.
- Having the ability to create area schedules.
- Preparing cost modeling and benchmarking dashboards.
- Undertaking viability studies and cost estimating throughout the design stages with an emphasis on cost control and design to budget.
- Feeding into the rate database by undertaking market research where necessary to support the accuracy of estimating.
- Undertaking value engineering studies at key stages of the design development.
- Undertaking benchmarking of projects including cost and parametric elements.
- Preparing the documentation for tendering.
- Analyzing tender returns and preparation of tender reports.
- Undertaking the valuation of contractor's monthly applications including measured works, preliminaries, materials on site, etc.
- Making assessment and evaluation of variations including the ability to negotiate and agree with the contractor, including the preparation of full substantiating documentation.
- Maintaining the change management log.
- Maintaining the monthly cost report and ensuring that it reflects the latest status of the project.
- Undertaking project cash flow reporting.
- Supporting the review/analysis of quantum for contractors' claims.
- Assisting with agreeing on the final account with providing input as required.
- Ensuring compliance with all QA/QC requirements.
Senior Cost Consultant - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Mace
Description
The opportunity
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. Should you require any adjustments to assist during the application/hiring process please advise us.
Project: This is a high-end mixed-use development of multiple high-spec towers in a prime location in Dubai.
Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
Your responsibilities will include:
About you
You are a Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying and/or Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited, internationally recognized institution or University. You have experience working towards MRICS or equivalent accreditation, having professional memberships is an advantage but not essential.
You are digitally savvy and can build lasting client relationships and lead strong and motivated teams. You will have experience delivering projects from start through to completion within a consultancy industry and be poised to expand your own horizons, those of our clients and of our ambitious people alike. You have previous working experience on construction projects and are hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.