Senior Cost Consultant (P5) - Jobs in United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Job Description

The opportunityMace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil 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:

• 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 Maces 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 modelling 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 contractors 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.

About youYou 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.Apply now for a confidential discussion.#LI-Onsite

Keyskills :
change management cost management quantity surveying Cost Control market research cost models Value Engineering

About Company

Since day one, we have relentlessly pursued a better way. Our purpose - to redefine the boundaries of ambition - is the reason we do it. We are global experts in shaping and making the built environment. We support clients at every stage of the property lifecycle, from development and consultancy to construction and operations. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Together, it all works towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. Today, we remain a privately owned business that has grown organically across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way. Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality - accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. Its the reason why we continue to grow and its the secret to how weve built some of the worlds most renowned buildings. Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact inclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team.You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here .