Senior Commercial Manager

Mace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Construct Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee cost and contract management from initiation to close-out on the Curzon Street HS2 station project.

You will administer contract terms with suppliers, manage EWN and compensation events, forecast cash flow, and produce monthly cost reports, ensuring accurate expenditure and risk control for a £800m milestone project.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of commercial management across the project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with various forms of contract.
• Good knowledge of integrated reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control.
• People management skills.
• Detail-focused with ability to see the strategic picture.

Responsibilities

• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate.
• Oversee the assessment of EWN’s and compensation events.
• Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure.
• Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis.
• Manage the change management process and assess changes and risks to the project out-turn.
• Produce a monthly consolidated project-wide cost/expenditure report.
• Manage the monthly valuation process.
• Manage potential contractor and supplier claims.
• Manage the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement.
• Oversee finalisation of contractor accounts and close out contractor contracts.
• Raise consultant, supplier or contractor instructions for signature by approved parties.
• Manage contingency allowances reflect current programme position.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Integrated reporting

IT systems

People management

Strategic view

Education

RICS or similar

Tools

IT systems

Job description

About The Company

At Mace Construct, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are innovators, trusted partners, construction experts. Founded on a belief that the built environment sector could be more efficient, innovative and responsible. We’ve built a reputation and track record for delivering projects better than ever before: safer, faster and greener. Transforming industries, supporting communities and leaving legacies.

About The Project

Curzon Street station is a new £800m HS2 project in Birmingham city centre. The station development, whilst forming part of the new HS2 network between London and the North, will provide a catalyst for development across the East side of Birmingham. As a leading station, Curzon Street strives to provide a centre of excellence for the development of best practice reporting and management models.

About The Role

The Senior Commercial Manager oversees and manages the cost management and contract management aspects of the project from initiation to close-out.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors
• Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate
• Oversee the assessment of EWN’s and compensation events
• Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure
• Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis
• Manage the change management process consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn
• Produce of a monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report
• Manage the monthly valuation process.
• Manage potential contractor and supplier claims.
• Manage the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement.
• Oversee the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contractor contracts for the project.
• Manage the process to raise consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
• Manage the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.

What You’ll Bring

• Expert knowledge of all aspects of commercial management
• Familiarity with various forms of contract
• Good knowledge of integrated reporting
• Strong knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control.
• People management skills
• Strong focus on detail but ability to see the strategic picture

Nice to have

• Past experience of major projects (£100m+) or experience managing multiple projects.
• Experience working with a reputable main contractor
• Formal qualification RICS or similar

You can find more information about our culture, values, and how we reward our people here.

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.

Primary Location

GB-GB-Birmingham

Organization

Mace Construct Limited

Schedule

Regular

Job Type

Full-time

Job Posting

21-Sep-2026, 11:38:04 AM