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 strategy site.


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


The project: This project is for advanced manufacturing.


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


As a Senior 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, manage contractor agreements, and lead a team of professionals. 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. Your role is pivotal in ensuring project delivery excellence and creating opportunities for team development.


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.


You'll need to have:

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). Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients. 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. Proven experience of different types of contracts including the method of measurement. Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications. 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. negotiation skills. Analytical skills. Digitally Competent.

You'll also have:

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. Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs). Experience of managing people. Experience of risk management. Sharing key information and learning generated with colleagues. Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate. Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value to service improvement e.g. BIM Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.

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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