Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy (M4)

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

Project Overview

Working as part of Mace’s multi-disciplinary team for the Ministry of Justice to deliver their expansive programme across their estate portfolio. The programme is responding at pace to work across multiple workstreams to support the MoJ’s aims to gain pricing, programme, quality and social value benefits from the collaborative delivery approach.

Associate Director Role

The Associate Director leads integrated commercial, procurement and delivery activities across major programmes, ensuring seamless end‑to‑end service. With a focus on modular construction, the role drives value‑led commercial management and ensures client objectives are achieved through high‑quality, consistent and collaborative programme delivery.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing a cost and commercial team of 2‑4 Mace team members and serving as the cost and commercial lead reporting into the Mace sector lead, while coordinating a third‑party cost consultant team.
• Acting as a critical friend to the Mace team and client in a client‑facing role.
• Accountable for the strategy, delivery and programme for procurement, including tender activities, evaluation, recommendation and appointment of contractors.
• Completing monthly valuations and commercial reviews.
• Preparing recommendations for interim payments to suppliers in accordance with contract requirements and producing payment certificates for sign‑off.
• Managing and implementing robust change‑management procedures and commercial workshops and participating in risk reviews.
• Providing post‑contract award commercial services for both goods and services up to and including final account.
• Analysing cost performance data and providing relevant input for monthly performance reports.
• Responsible for dashboard cost reporting and presenting to the client.
• Managing, performing and developing commercial managers/contract administration of all works.
• Supporting cost management, supply‑chain trending, estimating and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Primary point of contact for commercial relationships with cost consultant team.

You’ll Need To Have

• Strong commercial experience with high‑performing teams.
• Solid knowledge of NEC contracts, change control and cost management.
• Skilled in negotiation, communication and client‑focused delivery.
• Degree – qualified with chartered status (RICS/CIOB) and a cost/commercial management background.

Our Values

• Safety first – Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long‑term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity – Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity – For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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.