Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager - Utilities

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic professional to lead cost management services across various projects. This role emphasizes safety, integrity, and opportunity, ensuring exceptional project delivery while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. You will champion sustainable practices and drive transformational change, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve net zero carbon goals. If you are passionate about excellence and ready to make a significant impact in the consulting field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Inclusive Environment

Diversity Encouragement

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering service excellence and commercial management.
• Understanding of costs, timescales, and contract types.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cost Consultant team and manage key assignments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project standards.

Skills

Commercial Management

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Relevant Professional Memberships (MRICS/RICS)

Tools

BIM

Value Engineering

Life Cycle Costing

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Client:

Mace

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Cumbria, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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 our website.

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

Provides cost management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various sectors. Provides leadership to managers & professionals.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, accountable for maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to your project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing.
• You will manage key assignments and business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery.
• You will prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses for formal execution.
• You will manage costs related to design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client charges, presenting these to clients.
• You will oversee contract administration, valuation of work, variations, and final accounts.
• You will supervise the production of cost reports and evaluate claims for delay and additional costs.
• You will manage the Cost Consultant team, providing guidance and coaching.
• You will deliver system and process improvements, driving transformational change.
• You will lead and develop your team, ensuring principles, structures, and responsibilities are in place for delivery.
• You will foster relationships internally and externally, working towards net zero carbon goals.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will manage operations ethically and fiscally, ensuring compliance and positive impact.
• You will collaborate on net zero carbon initiatives and take ownership of carbon management during project delivery.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will lead Managers and professionals to deliver excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• You will network, innovate, and leverage knowledge within Mace and industry best practices.
• You will manage Cost Consultants to enhance cost management procedures and stakeholder services.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in delivering service excellence and in commercial management.
• Understanding of costs, timescales, risk management, and contract types.
• Knowledge of BIM, value engineering, life cycle costing, and contractual frameworks.
• Analytical, digital competence, and effective communication skills.
• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management, with relevant professional memberships (e.g., MRICS/RICS).
• Leadership experience and ability to manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Awareness of sustainability, social value, and industry best practices.

Mace values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We offer flexible working options and are committed to an inclusive environment.