Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager - Utilities

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer. 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. 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.

Provides cost management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various different sectors. Provides leadership to managers & professionals. 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: You will be a leading 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 advanced 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 manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will be accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties. You will manage costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients. Accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties. Advises on administration of the terms of the construction works or services contracts. Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract to agree with the contractor. Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract. Supervises the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client. Identifies costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges. Oversees and engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers. Advises on the issuing of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will provide leadership to Managers and other professionals to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will manage Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

You’ll need to have:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
• Proven experience in commercial management.
• Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
• Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.
• Proven experience of different types of contract including the method of measurement.
• Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
• Negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Digitally Competent.
• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Detailed knowledge in most forms of contracts.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Knowledge of contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration and Contract Management.
• Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.
• Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
• Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s.
• Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.
• Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Experience of managing people.
• Experience of risk management.
• Sharing key information and learning generated with colleagues.
• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.
• Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM.
• Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
• Understanding of present-day issues such as Sustainability, Social Value and Carbon Reduction.
• Understanding of industry best practice.

You’ll also have:

• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
• Capex V Opex Cost analysis/advice.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience in business development.
• Developed commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Developing experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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.