Head of Cost Management; Project Controls

Head of Cost Management (Project Controls)

Mace, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

May 2024 – Be among the first 25 applicants

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 Head of Cost Management will lead the cost management function for AWS’s capital delivery programme, a multi‑billion‑pound investment initiative spanning AMP8 to AMP
10 (2025‑2040). This role ensures robust cost governance, forecasting, and reporting across a complex portfolio of infrastructure projects, supporting AWS’s strategic objectives for sustainable water and wastewater services.

Please Note: This role will require 2‑3 days per week based in our client’s office in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

• Manage safe, high‑quality and compliant delivery, championing wellbeing and an inclusive culture.
• Direct key assignments with strategic focus, delivering best‑in‑class PMO and project controls services and strong industry engagement.
• Shape long‑term business strategy while upholding Mace values and driving positive impact.
• Develop, mentor and mobilise talent, fostering innovation and knowledge‑sharing across teams.
• Manage cost management strategy aligned with AWS’s capital investment and PDP framework.
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, change control and NEC4 compliance, ensuring robust financial governance.
• Drive EVM, benchmarking and analytics to maintain programme cost integrity.
• Build high‑performing teams and enable informed decisions through trusted stakeholder engagement and digital cost insights.

• Extensive experience in cost management within large‑scale infrastructure or utilities programmes.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, programme controls, and governance frameworks.
• Expertise in EVM, cost estimating, and financial risk management.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage multidisciplinary teams.

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.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Project Management and Information Technology

• Construction

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