Commercial Manager

Newbury, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

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. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

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.

Reporting to a senior commercial manager, this role will be responsible for contractual and commercial management for the associated projects. Due to the strict security requirements, candidates must be a UK National and will need to progress through security clearance.

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 be 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.
• Familiar with the nuclear site licence conditions and the nuclear baseline philosophy.
• Good understanding of the UK regulatory framework.
• Developing contract administration manuals, processes and procedures.
• Understand and align to the contract management standards, assuring that these comply with the selected T&Cs in their chosen Contract suite.
• Assure that there is full compliance with the contract management standards and contractual terms and conditions in the execution of the contract administration activities.
• Manage commercial relationships and ways of working with contractors and/or consultants to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of works and services.
• Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance to project manager and/or services manager, where necessary.
• Manage change through the internal change management process and governance.
• Review and acceptance of subcontractors and acceptance of subcontract documents in line with the contract.
• Certification of payments including an assessment of defined costs for option C, E and F contracts.
• Review forecasts prepared by the contractor (or consultants) and assess the pain share or gainshare due to the contractor in respect of Option C, or D contracts.
• Undertake full cost analysis reviews
• Undertake delay damages calculations if required.
• Establish category/programme contract management strategies, and review and approve individual contract management strategies.
• Manage KPI’s in incentive schedules within NEC Contracts and review contractor’s performance against these.
• Manage defects process in accordance with NEC.
• Review contractors and/or consultant’s compensation event applications, review of quotations for compensation events and subsequent assessments thereof and early warning notifications.
• When required, review the application for payment to ensure alignment with the contractually agreed terms and conditions
  
  

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

• Passion driven - Sense of belonging, aligned to vision and programme ideology.
• Act inclusively, treating all with respect and driving diverse thinking - Open minded and act inclusively.
• Delivering excellence - Outcome driven, identifying opportunities.
• Integrity - Complimentary and collaborative.
• Embed and embrace culture of health, safety and wellbeing with safety at the heart of everything we do.
• Safeguarding and protecting the planet - Adopting a sustainable approach, making the right decisions to protect our world.
• Project-life balance - Happiness.
• Challenging the status quo in pursuit of a better future - Best in class and ahead of the curve, open to change.
• Value led approach - Driven by future needs, bringing a better solution.
• Ever evolving - Sustainable economically/people perspective.
• Qualified to a degree level or equivalent experience and membership of appropriate professional body.
• Practical working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts.
• Extensive experience of contract management on major programmes.
• Proven experience of managing process plant and equipment contracts.
• Experience of working in a fast-moving project environment essential.
• Previous experience of working in a highly regulated industry such as the nuclear sector.
  
  

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.