Commercial Consultancy Advisor - Water Sector in Peterborough

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 consultancy business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: Be a part of our consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where we oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors. We are currently recruiting for a talented, motivated and ambitious Commercial Manager to join our expanding utilities, water, energy and nuclear commercial consultancy team. This role will require a presence in our Peterborough based client offices 2-3 days per week.

Our values shape the way we construct, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• 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

As a Commercial Manager you will be responsible for the management of commercial aspects of the business area including supporting pre-contract and operations, managing commercial risk and opportunity, ensuring accuracy of forecasts and that all commercial reporting procedures are adhered to. Supporting the delivery of projects providing pre award, procurement and post award contract administration support, monitoring compliance with contract obligations and driving value from the supply chain. Provision of a "cradle to grave" commercial function for all work packages making up the commission.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing post-contract commercial management and any pre-contract activity within the project delivery team’s scope of work providing specialist commercial advice, guidance, and recommendations to mitigate commercial risks.
• Providing specialist commercial advice on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Providing cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Preparing financial reports, manage cost reporting of all allocated projects, including cost forecasting, anticipated final cost, cost of work done.
• Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Participating in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advising on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Identifying and advising on all commercial risk/claim events.
• Producing appropriate commercial correspondence and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions.
• Making sure commercial records are retained and archived properly upon close out.
• Undertaking final account settlements and internal reconciliation to project close-out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience working in the construction/utilities (water) sector and managing projects.
• NEC form of contract experience.
• Knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration.
• Management disciplines including value management and programme development and monitoring, ensuring delivery against key milestone targets.
• Acknowledgement of responsibilities and acceptance of ownership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in creating, managing and maintaining relationships, able to converse to clients and peers to director level.
• Degree in quantity surveying is preferred (or other commercially related discipline).
• NEC PM accreditation.

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.