Job Description

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 .
Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.
Our values shape the way we consult, 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

Commercial Lead role within a delivery partner joint venture, managing upstream and downstream commercial elements and domestic supply chain management on behalf of the JV.
You'll be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with the commercial elements of the NEC Contract including KPIs.
• Managing the regular cost forecasting for the JV and the interim/final applications to the client and all commercial reporting.
• Managing supply chain management of the multi-disciplinary and specialist subconsultant supply chain, reporting on performance issues.
• Managing cost verification of the supply chain and managing the audit process.
• Directing commercial aspects of procurement of new sub-consultants.
• Inputting into early warnings, change and risk management.

You'll need to have:

• Experience on complex, major programmes using NEC forms of contract, working with multiple internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative manner.
• Detailed understanding of pre-construction and construction design stages, technology, planning, delivery, site logistics, commercial and legal/contract issues.
• Expert knowledge of contract and commercial procedures, focusing on NEC.
• Excellent attention to detail and able to assure cost management activity within the JV and provides meaningful, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and confidently both upstream and downstream.
• Degree or equivalent with professional work experience in one or more specific disciplines in the programme, project or commercial management disciplines.
• Preferable achieved membership/fellow/certified fellow status with one or more professional institutions.
• Experience of dispute escalation and resolution.

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.
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