Commercial Manager - Construction

Mace; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a highways project lead for a North West local authority, focused on reactive, preventative and planned maintenance to preserve the highway network. You will work with the asset management team to plan, deliver and monitor schemes that extend asset life and safety.

You will apply health and safety expertise, lead delivery with senior leadership, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships while developing colleagues and driving best practice across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in highways, infrastructure or construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, tendering and procurement.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Progressing towards MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE or equivalent membership.

Responsibilities

• Applying health and safety expertise across project delivery.
• Supporting construction delivery and senior project leadership.
• Building trusted client and stakeholder relationships.
• Delivering assigned structures and fit-out packages safely.
• Supporting strategy and sustainable business outcomes.
• Developing colleagues through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Driving innovation, best practice and technical excellence.

Skills

Highways experience

NEC contracts

Tendering & procurement

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree-level qualification

MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE status

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 will be working for a local authority client in North west of England and will be dedicated to the Highways maintenance who are responsible for the delivery of reactive, preventative and planned maintenance activities working closely with the asset management team, They undertake maintenance interventions identified through asset management processes, helping to preserve the condition of the highway network and prevent deterioration before more extensive and costly repairs are required.

The highways planned maintenance team is responsible for developing and delivering programmes of preventative and structural maintenance across the highway network. This includes carriageway resurfacing, surface treatments, footway improvements, drainage works, and other asset maintenance activities designed to extend the life of highway infrastructure. The team uses condition data, inspections, and asset management principles to identify priorities, programme works, manage budgets, and oversee scheme delivery. By investing in planned maintenance, the team helps maintain safe and reliable roads and footways, reduces the need for more costly reactive repairs, and supports the long-term sustainability of the highway network.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Applying health and safety expertise across project delivery.
• Supporting construction delivery and senior project leadership.
• Building trusted client and stakeholder relationships.
• Delivering assigned structures and fit-out packages safely.
• Supporting strategy and sustainable business outcomes.
• Developing colleagues through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Driving innovation, best practice and technical excellence.

You’ll Need To Have

• 5+ years’ commercial experience within highways, infrastructure or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, tendering and procurement.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Progressing towards MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE or equivalent membership.

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.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.