Commercial Manager (Consultancy) - Rail

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the rail sector is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Manchester team. This role involves managing cost and contract administration for diverse infrastructure projects, ensuring excellence in service delivery while collaborating towards sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in commercial management, risk assessment, and contract negotiation. If you're passionate about driving transformational change and fostering effective stakeholder relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
• Proven experience in commercial management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Preparing contract documents and advising on contract administration.
• Providing cost control and reporting services during the contract.

Skills

Commercial Management

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Contract Administration

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

Professional Membership (MRICS/RICS)

Tools

BIM Techniques

JCT and NEC Forms of Contract

Job description

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Client:

Mace

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Rail sector - North - Manchester team.

We are engaged in a diverse range of infrastructure projects with our rail clients in the northern region. Our scope includes cost management for Asset Protection and Optimisation, as well as work on level crossings, platforms, bridges, tunnels, and viaducts

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.

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

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
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Provides cost management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various different sectors. Advises on the issue of certificates and preparation of cost control and reporting services.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advising on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Measuring and providing valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
• Providing cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Preparing financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
• Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Participating in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advising on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Advising on issue of certificates of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Delivering improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• 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.
• Understanding different types of contracts.
• Negotiation skills. Analytical skills. Digitally competent.
• 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.
• 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.
• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.

You’ll also have:

• Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of JCT and 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.
• Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that led to service improvement e.g. BIM.
• Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
• Understanding of present-day issues such as sustainability, social value and carbon reduction.
• Understanding of industry best practice.

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.