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Associate Director - Cost Consultancy
full-timeAbu Dhabi

Summary

Location

Abu Dhabi

Type

full-time

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About this role

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:

This portfolio comprises projects either directly managed by the client team or delivered by leading third party developers under the client’s leadership. It includes a diverse range of projects, spanning new construction, master planning schemes and executive fit out works

 

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Advises on procurement strategies and contract selection, producing detailed procurement reports and driving all procurement stages to completion.

  • Provides expert technical and functional guidance, applying value management techniques during early project phases.

  • Leads estimating and cost planning activities, taking ownership of preparation and presentation of final cost plans.

  • Oversees preparation and formal execution of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses.

  • Manages cost control, valuations, reporting, and financial governance including design change costs, construction costs, and client charge management.

  • Evaluates claims for delays and additional costs, and manages certificates of practical completion, defect rectification, and final account agreement.

  • Leads large teams, ensuring high performance, KPI delivery, continuous improvement, and professional development through coaching and performance management.

  • Promotes best‑practice processes, drives transformational improvements, and collaborates to support net‑zero carbon goals by managing associated emissions and reduction opportunities.

 

You’ll need to have:

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

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

  • Strong commercial and financial acumen.  

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

  • Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.  

  • Experience of managing 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: We champion 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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Other facts

Tech stack
Cost Management,Procurement Strategies,Contract Selection,Value Management,Estimating,Cost Planning,Contract Documents,Cost Control,Financial Governance,Claims Evaluation,Team Leadership,KPI Delivery,Continuous Improvement,Best-Practice Processes,Net-Zero Carbon Goals,Stakeholder Management

About Mace

Mace is a global company of delivery consultants and construction experts.

Through its two engines – Consult and Construct – it brings to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, life science facilities, social infrastructure and regeneration projects that support communities across the world.

The company has an annual turnover of £2.36bn and employs over 7,400 people across four global hubs in the UK & Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific.

Mace is driven by its purpose to redefine the boundaries of ambition. Founded out of a belief that the industry could be more efficient, innovative and responsible, since 1990 Mace has built a reputation and track record for delivering projects safer, faster, greener and better than ever before.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Construction

What you'll do

  • The Associate Director will advise on procurement strategies, lead estimating and cost planning activities, and manage cost control and financial governance. They will also oversee contract execution and promote best practices while managing large teams.

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What does a Associate Director - Cost Consultancy do at Mace?

As a Associate Director - Cost Consultancy at Mace, you will: the Associate Director will advise on procurement strategies, lead estimating and cost planning activities, and manage cost control and financial governance. They will also oversee contract execution and promote best practices while managing large teams..

Why join Mace as a Associate Director - Cost Consultancy?

Mace is a leading Construction company.

Is the Associate Director - Cost Consultancy position at Mace remote?

The Associate Director - Cost Consultancy position at Mace is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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