Senior Commercial Manager - Construction

ENGINEERINGUK; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Executive to lead a live pharmaceutical project in the vibrant Cambridge area. This role requires a strong understanding of construction plans and the ability to manage diverse teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent financial acumen and a degree in quantity surveying or commercial management. This forward-thinking company values inclusivity and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, offering flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong financial and commercial skills are essential for this role.
• Experience in managing various contracts and leading teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams to deliver excellence on construction projects.
• Build relationships with clients and manage subcontractor claims.

Skills

Project Construction Plans Understanding

Financial and Commercial Skills

Networking Skills

Leadership in Commercial Management

Knowledge of Current Construction Technologies

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MSc in Quantity Surveying or Similar

Job description

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Construction and Building Services | Role: Senior Executive | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impacts to our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our construction business, we combine leading-edge expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

A live pharmaceutical project in the Cambridge area.

Our values shape our approach and the people we seek to join us:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• Advocate Mace's safety values, leading and maintaining high safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance standards.
• Possess technical expertise in local health and safety regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• Champion a diverse, inclusive, and wellbeing-focused working environment.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• Work within the senior construction delivery team, guiding the wider team under the construction lead and senior leadership.
• Build and influence relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Develop a strong relationship with clients, supporting the construction lead in translating their vision into onsite plans.
• Lead and manage teams of managers and professionals to deliver excellence.
• Handle subcontractor contractual claims and changes.
• Produce monthly client applications, approve invoices, and issue IPCs.
• Draft technical and contractual correspondence.
• Manage design consultants' and specialists' fees financially.
• Ensure site activities comply with commercial and legal standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors.
• Contribute to net zero carbon initiatives, managing associated emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• Ensure budgets and operations meet financial, ethical, and compliance standards.
• Support strategic development for business functions or units.
• Make a positive impact on people, clients, and the planet, holding others accountable to Mace's values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• Support and mentor project team members, fostering knowledge sharing.
• Network, innovate, and learn best practices across Mace's resources.
• Provide technical support, fostering ownership and clear roles.

Requirements:

• Understanding of project construction plans.
• Strong financial and commercial skills.
• Experience chairing project cost and risk meetings.
• Networking skills with clients and supply chains.
• Membership in senior management and safety leadership teams.
• Knowledge of current construction technologies.
• Ability to cascade objectives and manage tools effectively.
• Experience managing a wide range of contracts.
• Leadership in commercial management teams.
• Degree in quantity surveying or commercial management (or equivalent). CSCS certification.

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree or MSc in quantity surveying or similar.
• Presentation and negotiation skills.
• Contract law knowledge for risk mitigation and key clause management.
• Chartership with CIOB or RICS is advantageous.
• Experience with diverse construction projects and contracts.
• Leadership style that builds high-performing teams.
• Strategic project management approach.
• Client requirement understanding and business promotion.
• Ability to coach and mentor colleagues.

Mace is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, you may still be suitable for this role or others within our organization.

We are open to flexible, part-time, and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.