Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in January subject to approval. 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.
The role is required to protect our client’s commercial interests through effective commercial management, ensuring the team is delivering the same through leadership, support and guidance. This includes ensuring contractual terms are understood, and that contractual events are properly managed to support delivering predictability for the project.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:
* You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
* You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
* You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
* You will work as part of the senior construction delivery team, taking direction from construction lead and project senior leadership team, providing guidance to the wider team.
* You will build relationships to manage and influence senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
* You will build a strong working relationship with your clients and support the construction lead in turning the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
* Managing the contractual processes around variations and change events, working as part of an effective commercial team to provide support to the project/package managers.
* Ensure all commercial information and communications with the client are aligned with the project governance and all contractual requirements.
* Attend client meetings as required, coordinating outcomes and actions raised with relevant stakeholders whilst managing client’s expectations.
* Support the coordination of delivery workstreams, acting as ambassador for the client and key stakeholders as required.
* Ensure there is always an updated estimate of the total project cost.
* Work with the project/package managers to effectively manage and communicate contract variations.
* Produce commercial reports as required to inform the ongoing status of the project.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
* You will work to ensure that budgets and other operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
* You will support the senior construction delivery team in influencing the long-term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU).
* You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
* You will support Managers and other junior members of your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
* You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice.
* You will provide technical expertise and support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership.
You’ll need to have:
* Regulated industry experience - nuclear/defence experience a preference.
* Experienced in the commercial management of NEC4 contracts.
* Experience of managing NEC contracts via CEMAR.
* To provide authoritative technical/professional advice in the commercial management of NEC contracts.
* To demonstrate knowledge of technical/professional principles, methods and processes.
* Extensive experience as a commercial manager managing NEC contracts.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience of leading a commercial team/function.
* Experience of commercially managing projects within a regulated environment.
You’ll also have:
* Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
* Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS.
* Excellent commercial and financial acumen.
* Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
* Experience leading the commercial team as part of a large, diverse team.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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 within the role.
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