Senior Commercial Manager (Consultancy) - Infrastructure

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead contract administration and project delivery in Leeds. This role involves preparing contract documents, ensuring cost control, and developing financial reports while managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management, risk management, and excellent negotiation skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and safety, and contribute to transformative projects that impact communities positively. Embrace flexible working options and be part of a team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial management experience in delivering service excellence.
• Strong understanding of project costs, timescales, and risk implications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract documents and provide technical expertise on contract administration.
• Manage costs related to design changes and evaluate claims from contractors.

Skills

Commercial Management

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Technical Certifications (MRICS/RICS)

Tools

BIM Techniques

Job description

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Senior Commercial Manager (Consultancy) - Infrastructure, Leeds

Client:

Mace

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

360022f9f458

Job Views:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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

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
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

The Senior Commercial Manager coordinates the provision of management services from contract signature to project completion across various sectors. Provides comprehensive technical expertise on building contract administration and certificate issuance.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses, and assisting with formal execution.
• Providing technical expertise on contract administration.
• Measuring and valuing work, managing variations per contract terms.
• Ensuring cost control and reporting during the project.
• Developing financial reports for clients.
• Managing costs related to design changes, contract awards, and construction activities.
• Evaluating claims for delay and additional costs from contractors and subcontractors.
• Issuing certificates of practical completion, negotiating final accounts.
• Issuing certificates for defects and final completion.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
• Contributing to the net zero carbon transition by managing related emissions and reductions during project delivery.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience delivering service excellence to clients.
• Proven commercial management experience.
• Understanding of project costs, timescales, and risk implications.
• Experience in risk management and change control.
• Knowledge of various contract types.
• Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and digital skills.
• A degree in quantity surveying, cost management, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of contract law, value engineering, life cycle costing, and contractual frameworks.
• Technical certifications such as MRICS/RICS are preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

We welcome interest from diverse candidates. Even if you don't meet all criteria, consider applying. We offer flexible, part-time, and hybrid working options where suitable.