Cost Management Specialist

Role Overview

This is a secured position that will commence in the near future, subject to approval. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity as we progress with its development, please click to apply.

We combine construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every individual or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project entails developing a private family residence of approximately 10,000 square meters over multiple buildings in Oman.

• Lead client interactions and ensure accountability for cost management deliverables across multiple projects, maintaining alignment with agreed scopes and timelines.
• Supervise and manage the performance of up to four quantity surveyors, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to Mace's value-based approach.
• Oversee the preparation of cost models, estimates, and bills of quantities using both traditional and digital tools, including CostX.
• Conduct viability studies, cost planning, and value engineering throughout design stages to ensure cost control and alignment with project budgets.
• Manage tender processes including documentation, analysis of returns, preparation of reports, and contract documentation.
• Administer construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC), including issuing notices, certificates, and determinations to protect client and company interests.
• Lead the assessment of contractor valuations, variations, and final accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and agreement.
• Maintain project cost reports, change logs, and cashflow forecasts, while ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards and supporting contract interpretation and claims analysis.

You'll need to have:

• 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.
• Relevant bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• Must have MRICS qualification.
• Relevant experience in quantity surveying and contract administration, MENA experience is essential.
• Able to measure in accordance with the main rules of measurement applicable to the MENA region, including POMI, NRM etc.
• Has a strong working knowledge of the FIDIC suite of construction contracts.
• Experience of successfully undertaking the role of the Engineer on projects of a similar nature, size, and complexity is essential.

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, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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Our values include:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes, and build long-term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.