Strategic Commercial Manager: Infrastructure Deals

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Manager to support the Commercial Lead on a major infrastructure programme. You will collaborate with commercial, legal, technical and delivery teams to establish commercial frameworks and secure agreements that meet governance and regulatory obligations.

Key duties include developing and implementing commercial strategies for third-party agreements, negotiating complex contracts, managing risk, reviewing cost estimates, and providing regular

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing commercial strategies for third-party agreements.
• Strong negotiation and contract execution capabilities with value-for-money focus.
• Ability to assess commercial models to support delivery objectives.
• Knowledge of regulatory obligations and compliance in infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and implementation of commercial strategies for third-party agreements.
• Assisting in the negotiation and execution of complex commercial agreements, ensuring value for money and effective risk allocation.
• Developing and assessing commercial models to support programme delivery objectives.
• Providing commercial advice on contractual terms, liabilities, indemnities and risk management.
• Supporting negotiations with external stakeholders, authorities, utility providers, landowners and other third parties.
• Collaborate with legal, technical and delivery teams to ensure commercial agreements are practical, compliant and aligned with programme requirements.
• Managing or supporting negotiations of contract variations, amendments and extensions.
• Reviewing and challenging third-party cost estimates and commercial proposals to ensure fairness and value.
• Monitoring, assessing and managing commercial risks, opportunities and financial exposures associated with agreements.
• Maintaining governance, reporting and assurance processes to support informed decision making.
• Ensuring all commercial activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and internal controls.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful project outcomes.
• Providing regular reporting on agreement progress, commercial commitments and key risk areas.
• Supporting the successful handover and implementation of commercial obligations across the wider programme team.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Mace in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Manager to support the Commercial Lead on a major infrastructure programme. You will collaborate with commercial, legal, technical and delivery teams to establish commercial frameworks and secure agreements that meet governance and regulatory obligations.

Key duties include developing and implementing commercial strategies for third-party agreements, negotiating complex contracts, managing risk, reviewing cost estimates, and providing regular