Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager - Infrastructure

Mace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee commercial activities on large scale infrastructure projects. This role requires NEC contract management experience, a degree in quantity surveying, and strong skills in cost planning and risk management. The company offers flexible working options and values diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cost/commercial consultancy practice.
• Experience working on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Sound knowledge of Contract Administration and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial activities on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers.
• Manage monthly valuation process and financial contingency.

Skills

Contract Administration

Cost Planning

Risk Management

NEC Contract Management

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

Job description

Overview

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in November 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 delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

For more than 28 years our adventurous spirit has driven us to do things better and drive change through our industry. We have helped shape cities around the world. Mace is now a £2.35bn company, operating in 21 sectors from five global hubs across consultancy and construction, inspiring each other and our clients to innovate.

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

We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world. We are currently recruiting for a talented, motivated and ambitious Senior Commercial Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure - utilities, transportation, energy and nuclear, commercial consultancy team.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be responsible for overseeing the commercial activities on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Typical duties will include:
• Administering contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Administering incentivisation arrangements as appropriate.
• Providing regular cash flow forecast of expenditure.
• Reporting expenditure against the incentive target on a monthly basis.
• Managing the change management process; consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn.
• Producing a monthly consolidated project-wide cost/expenditure report.
• Managing the monthly valuation process.
• Managing potential contractor and supplier claims.
• Managing the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement.
• Overseeing the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contractor contracts for the project.
• Managing the process to raise consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
• Managing the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cost/commercial consultancy practice in a similar role.
• Previous experience working on large scale infrastructure projects.
• NEC contract management (essential).
• Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
• Previous experience of risk management.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration.
• Knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.
• Strong understanding of industry best practice.
• Understanding of hot topic issues such as sustainability, social value, carbon reduction impacting public sector.
• Capex vs Opex cost analysis/advice.
• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent.
• NEC PM accreditation (desired).

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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