Commercial Manager -Ministry of Justice

Join to apply for the Commercial Manager - Ministry of Justice role at Mace. 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.

The project: This role supports the Ministry of Justice’s initiative to deliver four new prisons as part of a broader programme creating 13,000 modern prison places across England. Delivered through an Alliance model involving Mace, designers, and major UK contractors, the project promotes collaborative working to drive efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced value for the MoJ.

Our Values:

• 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

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager ready to step up to Senior Commercial Manager. The candidate will have a construction background, excellent NEC knowledge, be confident in dealing with contractual matters and work collaboratively supporting the Project management team.

As Commercial Manager, you will integrate with the wider programme delivery team, providing expert contract administration and commercial support. You will assist Project Managers in managing NEC4 contracts, oversee CEMAR compliance, and offer strategic advice to ensure contractual obligations are met.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with contractors and client teams.
• Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Supporting interim payment certification processes in collaboration with client cost consultants.
• Administering contract changes and managing CEMAR workflows to meet contractual deadlines.
• Contributing to benchmarking and monthly performance reporting.
• Participating in commercial meetings, reviewing early warnings and compensation events.
• Preparing recommendations for compensation events and client changing board submissions.
• Conducting site visits to assess completed works and attend contractor progress meetings.
• Engaging in client meetings to review proposed changes and entitlements.
• Providing commercial support and cost‑effective solutions to internal teams and clients.

You’ll Need To Have:

• Demonstrated success in commercial management within the construction sector.
• Interpersonal skills in creating, managing and maintaining relationships, able to converse to clients and peers to director level.
• Strong contractual knowledge (NEC), confident communicator, and collaborative team player.
• Accountable, results‑driven, and committed to service excellence.

You’ll Also Have:

• Previous experience of working on large schemes, delivering multiple packages of work from design through to completion.
• Ability to demonstrate that you understand the importance of service excellence and stakeholder engagement, be able to work collaboratively with the full project team.
• Striving to provide an inclusive environment and value the safety of our people above all else.
• A degree in relevant construction related qualification.
• Construction background, ideally in Commercial Management and be keen 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.