Commercial Consultancy Advisor (Construction Consultancy)

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Commercial Manager to join the team supporting the AHDP. You will integrate with the project delivery team, provide contract administration and commercial support, oversee NEC4 contracts and CEMAR, and offer strategic advice to ensure contractual obligations are met.

The role is suitable for a professional with strong construction sector experience, a robust understanding of NEC contracts, and a collaborative approach. Hybrid working options are available within the role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in commercial management within the construction sector.
• Interpersonal skills to converse with clients and peers up to director level.
• Strong contractual knowledge (NEC), confident communicator, and collaborative team player.
• Accountable, results-driven, and committed to service excellence.
• Experience of working on large schemes delivering multiple packages from design through to completion.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder engagement

NEC contracts

Contract administration

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

CEMAR

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project

This role supports the Ministry of Justice's Accelerated Houseblocks Delivery Programme (AHDP), a c.£500 million initiative delivering new houseblocks and supporting facilities across six existing prisons in England as part of the wider government commitment to create 20,000 additional prison places. Delivered through an Alliance model involving Mace, Kier, Wates, designers and major UK contractors, the programme promotes collaborative working and the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) to drive efficiency, cost savings, carbon reduction and enhanced value for the MoJ.

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.

This role is subject to Enhanced Level 1 (EL1) security clearance, which the successful candidate must obtain prior to starting.

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.
• 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.
• Degree in a 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.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with‑in the role.