Senior Commercial Manager

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.

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 .

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

Provision of project management, commercial management, and programme management resources and services required by a defence infrastructure organisation.

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
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You'll be responsible for:

• Commercially focused Quantity Surveyor (QS).
• Familiar with Think Project (CEMAR).
• Main Contractor management experience.
• Understanding of Public Procurement Regulations.
• Supporting programme development in the production of early budgetary estimates.
• Developing effective business relationships with portfolio team members to support team objectives.
• Developing effective stakeholder relationships to ensure adoption of functional processes.
• Applying quantity surveying best practices in portfolio delivery.
• Providing quantity surveying expertise and support to the wider programme delivery teams.
• Reviewing contract adherence across programmes.
• Conducting contract compliance audits.
• Supporting the commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders, contract changes, and compensation events.
• Assisting in the development of business case submissions at various project stages.
• Providing reports to senior management for decision-making.
• Acting as a contract-specific quantity surveying expert, including dispute resolution.

You'll need to have:

• RICS membership or substantial experience with NEC contracts.
• NEC 4 Accreditation.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Degree or equivalent HND/HNC qualification.
• Chartered status.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance.
• Digital proficiency, strong client relationship skills, and team leadership capabilities.
• A construction or project management background with a desire to grow your career.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may still be the best fit for this role or other opportunities within our organization.

We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable.

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