Senior Nec Cost Validation Manager

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 NEC Cost Validation manager is responsible for overseeing the validation of costs associated with NEC (New Engineering Contract) contracts, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency in cost management. The role holder is responsible for ensuring that projects adhere to NEC contract conditions, and verifying the assessment of disallowed costs. The NEC Cost Validation manager validates the contractors work against the scope, specifications and requirements as outlined in the NEC contract.

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 manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

• You will be accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.

• You will manage costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.

• Validate and verify costs associated with NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

• Ensure contractor's work aligns with the NEC contract and its provisions.

• Monitor contractor forecasts and expenditures, providing detailed reports and analysis to stakeholders.

• Identify and assess potential cost risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Work closely with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate cost reporting and validation.

• Maintain comprehensive records of cost validation processes and outcomes.

• Ensure all cost validation activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.

• Understand and apply the project scope and requirements outlined in the NEC contract to validate the contractor's work.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in cost validation.

• Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will manage operations that 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 provide leadership to Managers and other professionals 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 manage Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholder

You’ll need to have:

• 10+ years’ experience with at least 5 years cost management experience in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity.

• Ability to successfully lead, coordinate and deliver on large and complex construction projects.

• Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment.

• Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.

• Ability to create a collaborative culture across the project team.

• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery.

• Ability to deal with and resolving unforeseen risks and issues.

• Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills.

• Strong team leadership skills with an ability to influence upwards to drive effective design decision making.

• Motivated, driven, enthusiastic, hard-working.

• Ability to step back from the detail and take a holistic overview.

• Possesses a positive “can do” attitude and is capable of working on several projects simultaneously.

• Ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and deliver consistent service.

• Ability to manage client expectations and deliver within agreed parameters.

• Ability to work in a challenging environment both on their own initiative and as part of a team.

You’ll also have:

• Level 8 Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent)

• Level 9 Masters in relevant field would be advantageous (or equivalent masters)

• Chartered member of a relevant professional body e.g., Chartered Engineer (MICE, IEI or equivalent)/Chartered Quantity Surveyor (SCSI/RICS)

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