Senior Cost Consultant - Healthcare

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.

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 role supports the new hospitals facilities programme (NHFP) in Jersey - a £700m, multi-site healthcare programme delivering transformational health infrastructure across the island.

The programme comprises four sites, with the 47,500m² new acute hospital at Overdale forming the majority of delivery, alongside ambulatory facilities, a health village and a wellbeing centre. The Overdale scheme is currently at RIBA Stage 5, moving to RIBA with completion targeted for end of 2030.

Note: The role will be site based in Jersey approximately three days per month.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing day-to-day administration of the NEC contract under the direction of the Commercial and Contract Lead.
• Reviewing Contractor notices, submissions and contractual correspondence.
• Drafting Project Manager communications, notices, instructions and responses for approval and issue.
• Managing Early Warning and compensation event workflows, timescales and required actions.
• Assessing contractual entitlement and prepare reasoned recommendations.
• Supporting risk reduction meetings and negotiations.
• Maintaining contract compliance oversight.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience of working on large-scale healthcare or complex infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in a stakeholder-rich environment.
• Extensive NEC4 contract experience, ideally as an NEC Accredited Project Manager.
• Experience working through RIBA Stages 5 on major construction schemes.

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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