Principal Commercial Manager

Mace Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves managing project and commercial management resources for a defence infrastructure organization. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with NEC contracts and a strong background in construction or project management. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance, supporting tender evaluations, and building effective relationships with stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and client focus, and offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive employer

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• RICS membership or equivalent experience with NEC contracts.
• 10 years post-qualification experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying best practices across portfolios.
• Support commercial function in evaluating tenders and contract changes.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Public Procurement Regulations

Stakeholder Management

Contract Compliance Audits

NEC Form of Contract

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree Level Qualification

Masters Degree

Tools

Think Project (CEMAR)

Job description

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 ourstrategy site.

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.

The project:

Provision of project management; commercial management and programme management resources and services required by defence infrastructure organisation.

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

You’ll be responsible for:

• Commercially focussed QS.

• Familiar with Think Project (CEMAR).

• Main Contractor management experience.

• Understand Public Procurement Regulations.

• Supporting programme development in the production of early budgetary estimates.

• Developing effective business relationships with portfolio team members in supporting the attainment of team objectives.

• Developing effective business relationships with stakeholders in ensuring adoption of functional.

• Quantity surveying best practice in the delivery of portfolios.

• Providing functional quantity surveying expertise and support to the wider programme delivery businesses.

• Undertaking reviews of contract adherence across programme delivery.

• Undertaking contract compliance audits.

• Supporting the commercial function in the evaluation of, and negotiation of tenders, contract changes and compensation events.

• Providing support for development of preliminary, initial and main gate business case submissions.

• Providing senior management with appropriate reports to support decision making.

• Acting as contract specific quantity surveying functional expert in all aspects of price validation and agreement, including dispute resolution.

You’ll need to have:

• RICS membership or equivalent of substantial years’ experience of using NEC form of contract.

• NEC 4 Accredited

• 10 Years post qualification experience

• Degree Level - ideally with Masters

• Chartered

• Be able to obtain SC Clearance

• You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.

• Construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

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.

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