Senior Commercial Manager - Ports

ENGINEERINGUK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Description - External

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

The project:

Working for the UK's leading port network, we have an opportunity for a senior commercial manager to join the team at our Southampton site (Hybrid Work from home and site). You will be responsible for the management of commercial aspects of the business area including supporting pre-contract and operations, managing commercial risk and opportunity, ensuring accuracy of forecasts and that all commercial reporting procedures are adhered to.

Supporting the delivery of the port's projects providing pre-award, procurement and post-award contract administration support, monitoring compliance with contract obligations and driving value from the supply chain.

Provision of a "cradle to grave" commercial function for all work packages making up the commission.

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
  

You'll be responsible for:

• Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
  
• Applying the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
  
• Managing, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
  
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
  
• Being a key interface with client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
  
• Handling of contractual frameworks and standard form of contract.
  
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, products and hence improve the services provided to the clients.
  
• Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.
  

You'll need to have:

• You have a degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent along with previous experience in a cost/commercial consultancy practice in a similar role and experience working with highways projects/frameworks.
  
• You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
  
• You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.
  

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.