Assistant Contracts Manager

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person 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:

A major upscale residential development designed as a fully integrated community that blends luxury living, green landscapes, and modern urban amenities.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supports procurement and contract processes, including feasibility studies, strategy development, and preparation of procurement reports and contract documents.

  
  

• Assists in applying value management techniques at the early stages of a project to enhance decision-making and project outcomes.

  
  

• Provides estimating and cost planning support, contributing to the development of accurate and comprehensive final cost plans.

  
  

• Participates in the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring effective execution of prequalification, tendering, analysis, selection, and contract preparation.

  
  

• Aids in contract administration, including valuations, variation adjustments, and preparation of warranties, bonds, and licenses.

  
  

• Collaborates with Cost Consultants to deliver cost control, reporting, and financial analysis throughout the project lifecycle.

  
  

• Contributes to project completion processes, including issuing certificates of practical completion and final accounts, and supporting defect resolution.

  
  

• Engages in team development and sustainability goals, offering guidance to junior staff, fostering internal relationships, and supporting net zero carbon initiatives.

  
  

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent). 

  
  

• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent), or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.  

  
  

• Commercial and financial acumen.  

  
  

• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. 

  
  

• Experience of managing parts of projects within large, diverse teams.  

  
  

• Experience of developing relationships with key senior stakeholders. 

  
  

Our values

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: Wechampion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. 
 

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil 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 with-in the role

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