Operations Director - Cost Consultancy - Transmission & Distribution

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Operations Director - Cost Consultancy - Transmission & Distribution

View more categories View less categories Sector Construction and Building Services Role Director Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 Operations Director leads cost management services from inception to completion for ongoing and new commissions. They are accountable for meeting client objectives through the delivery of value-added cost management services and drive strategy to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).

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:

• Advocate for Mace's value of Safety First, leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards.
• Possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• Champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing for those you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• Manage, estimate, and plan costs, including ownership and presentation of cost plans.
• Lead procurement processes, ensuring effective prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation stages.
• Deliver cost management services to meet strategic outcomes and KPIs, influencing project development.
• Oversee feasibility studies, procurement strategies, contract negotiations, cost control, and reporting services.
• Manage large teams of senior direct reports, demonstrating effective leadership and fostering continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the net zero carbon transition by proactively managing associated emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• Ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, complying with business and legislative obligations.
• Work collaboratively towards net zero goals, sharing responsibility for carbon emissions management.
• Make a positive impact for our people, clients, and the planet, holding others accountable to Mace's values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• Mentor, coach, and develop large teams, demonstrating leadership and championing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Network, innovate, and seek best practices, utilizing Mace's knowledge resources.
• Identify talent, lead recruitment, and support development, retention, and mobility of staff.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience in delivering service excellence and project delivery.
• Extensive experience in cost planning, budgeting, and estimating.
• Expertise in costing, timescales, and contract types, including measurement methods.
• Analytical skills and sector-specific knowledge.
• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management, with professional MRICS/RICS membership or equivalent.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law, and contractual frameworks.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Leadership experience with large, diverse teams and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of sustainability, social value, and carbon reduction issues.

Mace is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are open to flexible working arrangements. If you have questions about the role or application process, please contact .