Commercial Manager -Ministry of Justice

Mace; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Leeds seeks an experienced Commercial Manager ready to progress to Senior Commercial Manager. This role involves managing NEC contracts, supporting project managers, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations in a major project for the Ministry of Justice. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to service excellence. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Success in commercial management in the construction sector.
• Ability to manage relationships with clients and peers up to director level.
• Results-driven and committed to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with contractors and client teams.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance.
• Administer contract changes and manage contractual deadlines.
• Prepare recommendations for compensation events.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Interpersonal skills

NEC contract knowledge

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant construction qualification

Job description

Mace – Redefining the Boundaries of Ambition

At Mace we create responsible places that transform our people, communities and societies worldwide.

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

• 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

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager ready to step up to Senior Commercial Manager. The candidate will have a construction background, excellent NEC knowledge, be confident in dealing with contractual matters and work collaboratively supporting the Project management team.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional

• Previous experience of working on large schemes, delivering multiple packages of work from design through to completion.
• Striving to provide an inclusive environment and value the safety of our people above all else.
• A degree in relevant construction related qualification.
• Construction background, ideally in Commercial Management and keen to grow your career with Mace.

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.