Head of Cost Consultancy

The opportunity

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The purpose of this role is to lead Maces Cost Consultancy service offer in KSA, creating an environment that promotes our pro-active approach to Cost Consultancy, builds upon our existing capability and help establish us as a leading independent Cost Consultancy Practice.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
  
  

Client Focus - Deliver On Our Promise

• You will be accountable for managing, estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans.
• You will lead the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
• You will lead the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans.
• Provide leadership to both our clients and the in-country cost team and be the face of Mace with all KSA clients in relation to cost consultancy.
• Develop new and existing client relationships and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a consistent pipeline of new cost consultancy opportunities.
• Recruit, train and develop highly technical people to support the goal of technical excellence.
• Promote effective communication both within the team and with clients.
• Manage and liaise with the Head of Cost Consultancy to agree the in-country strategic direction for cost consultancy.
• Accountable for QAQC of the team deliverables and ensuring that best practice is implemented, whilst working closely with the specialist knowledge hub to make sure that we work in a smart and efficient manner.
• Promote the RICS internally and externally and actively encourage and support training and development of the team to reach chartered status.
• Prepare bids in conjunction with the bid team to showcase our capability and lead the presentation of our proposed offer to clients.
• Accountable for briefing the team on scope and ensuring that roles and responsibilities are clearly understood.
• Delegate tasks to the lowest levels possible to drive a culture of empowerment and responsibility.
• Be an active participant in the Middle East and India cost consultancy senior leadership team
• Support and sustain Maces core values and culture.
• Promote the highest standards of safety, health and wellbeing across the team.
  
  

Integrity - Always Do The Right Thing

• You will ensure that operations are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
  
  

Create Opportunity - For Our People To Excel

• You will mentor, coach, and develop large teams with senior direct reports, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
• You will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.
  
  

Youll Need To Have

• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Excellent communications skills.
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience with recognised international consultancy organisation.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
  
  

Youll Also Have

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working.
  
  

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.