At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Commercial Lead in managing complex agreements and shaping commercial strategy.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to strong values and inclusive practices.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, flexible hours, and clear career development paths.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Influence large-scale projects while driving value-for-money and compliance.
- Qualifications: Strong skills in commercial management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you support the Commercial Lead in managing complex third-party agreements across a major infrastructure programme.
You will work with commercial, legal, technical and delivery teams to establish frameworks, mitigate risk, and ensure agreements align with governance and programme objectives.
You shape commercial strategy, assess models, and provide contractual guidance to enable successful delivery.
You will engage external stakeholders and drive value-for-money while maintaining compliance.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a collaborative, outcomes-focused environment and wants to influence large-scale projects.
- Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working options
- flexible working
- part-time options
- inclusive employer
- strong values
- clear career development
Responsibilities
- Support development and implementation of commercial strategies for third-party agreements
- Assist in negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements with value for money and risk allocation
- Develop and assess commercial models to meet delivery objectives
- Provide commercial advice on contract terms, liabilities, indemnities, and risk management
- Support negotiations with external stakeholders (authorities, utilities, landowners, third parties)
- Collaborate with legal, technical and delivery teams to ensure practical, compliant agreements
- Manage or support contract variations, amendments and extensions
- Review third-party cost estimates and commercial proposals for fairness and value
- Monitor and manage commercial risks, opportunities and financial exposures
- Maintain governance, reporting and assurance processes for informed decision making
- Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and internal controls
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate outcomes
- Provide regular reporting on agreement progress, commitments and key risk areas
- Support handover and implementation of commercial obligations across the programme team
- Key requirements
- strong commercial, contractual and stakeholder management skills
- experience negotiating complex agreements
- ability to assess commercial models and risk allocation
- awareness of governance requirements and regulatory obligations
- ability to work with cross-functional teams (commercial, legal, technical, delivery)
- experience in managing contract variations and negotiating terms
- ability to review cost estimates and proposals for value
- strong stakeholder relationship management
- stakeholder management
- cross-functional collaboration
- communication
- commercial modelling
- contract negotiation
- risk management
Commercial Manager employer: Mace group
Mace is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, diversity, and inclusivity, fostering a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. As part of the Sizewell C project, you will engage in meaningful work at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to flexible working arrangements ensures that you can balance your career ambitions with personal well-being, making Mace a truly rewarding place to build your career.
