Principal Commercial Manager

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 involves the 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:

• 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 will be responsible for:

• Commercially focused QS.
• Familiarity with Think Project (CEMAR).
• Main Contractor management experience.
• Understanding Public Procurement Regulations.
• Supporting programme development in the production of early budgetary estimates.
• Developing effective business relationships with portfolio team members in supporting the attainment of team objectives.
• Developing effective business relationships with stakeholders to ensure adoption of functional quantity surveying best practices in the delivery of portfolios.
• Providing functional quantity surveying expertise and support to the wider programme delivery businesses.
• Undertaking reviews of contract adherence across programme delivery.
• Undertaking contract compliance audits.
• Supporting the commercial function in the evaluation and negotiation of tenders, contract changes, and compensation events.
• Providing support for the development of preliminary, initial, and main gate business case submissions.
• Providing senior management with appropriate reports to support decision making.
• Acting as contract-specific quantity surveying functional expert in all aspects of price validation and agreement, including dispute resolution.

You will need to have:

• RICS membership or equivalent of substantial years' experience of using NEC form of contract.
• NEC 4 Accredited.
• 10 years post qualification experience.
• Degree Level - ideally with Masters.
• Chartered status.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance.

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships, and lead strong, motivated teams. A construction or project management background is preferred, and you should be eager to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

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.

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:

• 22 days of holiday, plus two ‘Mace Days’ to support work-life balance, bank holidays, and December holiday shut down.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Highly competitive maternity and paternity package.
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees.
• Season ticket loan.
• Annual health screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval).
• Continuous on-the-job training and development.
• Cycle to work scheme.

We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.

At Mace, we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves. Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly, and with respect.

Support for disabled employees is provided by our recruitment and HR Teams, who have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessible experience to job applicants and new colleagues.