Senior Cost Consultant – Saudi National
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About the Role
Mace is seeking a Senior Cost Consultant (Saudi National) to lead cost management services on large projects in Riyadh. The role requires 10+ years of experience, a degree in quantity surveying/cost management, and professional membership such as MRICS.
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Responsibilities
- Lead feasibility studies, procurement strategy development, and contract selection
- Apply value management techniques at project inception to optimise cost, scope, and overall project value
- Manage estimating and cost planning activities, presenting comprehensive final cost plans
- Oversee the full procurement lifecycle including prequalification, tendering, bid analysis, contractor selection, and contract preparation
- Supervise preparation and execution of contract documentation (warranties, bonds, licences) and provide expert advice on contract administration
- Manage cost control processes including valuations, cost checking, monthly reporting, and identification of cost impacts
- Evaluate contractor claims for delays and additional costs, ensure accurate certification and close out processes
- Lead and develop cost consultancy teams, manage senior stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and support net zero carbon objectives
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience delivering full life cycle cost management services on large projects
- Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent)
- Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent)
- Detailed knowledge of most forms of contract
- Saudi National (as per title)
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Overview
- Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project.
You’ll Be Responsible For
- Lead feasibility studies, procurement strategy development, and contract selection, including preparation of detailed procurement reports.
- Apply value management techniques at project inception to optimise cost, scope, and overall project value.
- Manage estimating and cost planning activities, taking ownership of and presenting comprehensive final cost plans.
- Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including prequalification, tendering, bid analysis, contractor selection, and contract preparation.
- Supervise preparation and execution of contract documentation (warranties, bonds, licences) and provide expert advice on contract administration.
- Manage cost control processes, including valuations, cost checking, monthly reporting, and identification of cost impacts from variations and design changes.
- Evaluate contractor claims for delays and additional costs, ensure accurate certification (practical completion, defects, final accounts), and close out processes.
- Lead and develop cost consultancy teams, manage senior stakeholders, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support net zero carbon objectives through proactive cost and carbon management.
You’ll Need To Have
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience delivering full life cycle cost management services on large projects, including post contract commercial management.
- A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
- Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
- Detailed knowledge of most forms of contract.
Our values
- Safety first Going home safe and well.
- Client focus Deliver on our promise.
- Integrity Always do the right thing.
- Create opportunity For our people to excel.
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