Commercial Manager (Consultancy)

Mace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management company in the UK is looking for a Commercial Manager to oversee contract administration for a major prison construction project. Candidates should possess a degree in quantity surveying or related fields along with significant experience in contract management. The role emphasizes strong relationships with contractors and managing compliance to ensure efficiency and excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Professional membership or working towards MRICS/RICS or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law.
• Experience in most forms of contract.
• Strong contractual knowledge (NEC).
• Proven experience in commercial management within construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance.
• Support interim payment certification processes.
• Administer contract changes and manage CEMAR workflows.
• Prepare recommendations for compensation events.
• Conduct site visits to assess completed works.

Skills

Professional membership or working towards MRICS/RICS

Knowledge of NEC forms of contract

Capex V Opex cost analysis/advice

Value engineering knowledge

Life cycle costing knowledge

Contract law knowledge

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management

Experience in contract administration

Sound knowledge of contract management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management or equivalent

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in October subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 deliveryto unlock the potential in every project.

The project: This role supports the Ministry of Justice’s initiative to deliver four new prisons as part of a broader programme creating 13,000 modern prison places across England. Delivered through an Alliance model involving Mace, designers, and major UK contractors, the project promotes collaborative working to drive efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced value for the MoJ.

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 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.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contractors and client teams.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Support interim payment certification processes in collaboration with client cost consultants.
• Administer contract changes and manage CEMAR workflows to meet contractual deadlines.
• Contribute to benchmarking and monthly performance reporting.
• Participate in commercial meetings, reviewing early warnings and compensation events.
• Prepare recommendations for compensation events and client change board submissions.
• Conduct site visits to assess completed works and attend contractor progress meetings.
• Engage in client meetings to review proposed changes and entitlements.
• Provide commercial support and cost-effective solutions to internal teams and clients.

You’ll need to have:

• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Capex V Opex cost analysis/ advice.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Experience in most forms of contract.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration and contract management.
• 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
• Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.
• Understanding different types of contracts.
• 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.

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.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.