Commercial Consultancy Manager

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. 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.

As Commercial Manager, you will oversee the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring cost control, timely valuations, and resolving claims. You will guide the production of cost reports and manage contractor agreements. You will also develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, drive business improvements, and contribute to Mace's sustainability goals, including the net zero carbon transition. This role will require being able to routinely work part of weeks from clients in the Warrington and Manchester area. This role requires the ability to hold UK security clearance to BPSS as a minimum.

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 prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties. You will prepare costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, and in accordance with the terms contracts agreed with contractors. You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. 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 develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and seek opportunities to implement improved working practices. 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 use problem solving and analytical skills for resolving contract and procurement issues within the consultancy practice.

You’ll need to have:

• 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.
• Understanding different types of contract including the method of measurement.
• 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.
• Managing and developing Graduate Trainees and/or Assistant Cost Consultants.
• Identifying and generating business development opportunities with existing clients.
• Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM.
• Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.
• Understanding of present-day issues such as Sustainability, Social Value and Carbon Reduction.
• Understanding of industry best practice.
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).

You’ll also have:

• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Developed commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Developing experience of managing relationships with key 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.