Commercial Manager - Construction (M2)

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Reading. The role involves managing subcontractor relationships, ensuring safety and compliance, and supporting project delivery for a major Net Zero Carbon building. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant qualifications, including a degree in Quantity Surveying. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in subcontract profit and loss reporting.
• Skills in establishing cost control systems and leading value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Manage subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for carbon reduction.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Client:

Mace

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Construction

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Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.

Within our construction business, we leverage our practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock each project's potential.

The project:

The project is located on the Whiteknights campus of The University of Reading, involving a new Net Zero Carbon building funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology through the Government Property Agency. This building will serve as the headquarters for ECMWF, an intergovernmental organization supported by 35 states, providing research and weather prediction services. The facility will include workspaces, a conference center, a council chamber, a restaurant/canteen, a gym, a weather room, an atrium, and support functions.

Our values shape our team and the qualities we seek:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• Advocate for safety, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, cost, and compliance.
• Possess technical knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to the project.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of team members.
• Work collaboratively with the construction team, following leadership directives.
• Build stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Support client relationships and help translate their vision into onsite plans.
• Manage subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Handle procurement, tenders, and subcontractor management.
• Establish cost control and risk management systems.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, sharing responsibility for carbon reduction during delivery.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• Ensure quality and safety standards in specific project areas.
• Support strategic development for the business unit.
• Commit to positive impacts for people, clients, and the planet, holding others accountable to Mace's values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• Support and mentor project team members.
• Engage in networking, innovation, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and foster a culture of ownership and responsibility.

You’ll need to have:

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience in subcontract profit and loss reporting.
• Skills in establishing cost control systems and leading value engineering.
• Ability to prepare monthly reports and organize effectively.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving capabilities and adaptability.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent). CSCS certification.

You’ll also have:

• Experience with Contract Management, including JCT contracts.
• Ability to manage complex technical tasks and build client relationships.
• Leadership qualities and a high-performance mindset.
• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent).

Mace values diversity and inclusivity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every criterion, please consider applying. We are open to flexible, part-time, and hybrid working arrangements where suitable.