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Senior Commercial Manager - Construction

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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 construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.
The Project A live pharmaceutical project in the Cambridge Area.
Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey. They are:
You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards.
You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise You will work as part of the senior construction delivery team, taking direction from the construction lead and project senior leadership team, providing guidance to the wider team.
You will build relationships to manage and influence senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
You will build a strong working relationship with your clients and support the construction lead in turning the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
Manages & provides leadership to a team of managers and professionals, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities, and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and excellence.
Addresses subcontractor contractual claims and change.
Produces monthly client application.
Approves invoices and issues IPC.
Drafts necessary technical and contractual correspondence.
Commercially manages design consultants and specialist fees.
Ensures site team acts within commercial and legal procedures and agreements.
Communicates with clients and subcontractors.
Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and shares responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
Integrity - Always do the right thing You will work to ensure that budgets and other operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organizational and legislative compliance obligations.
You will support the senior construction delivery team in influencing the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit, creating a sustainable business future.
You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others accountable who do not uphold the Mace values.
Create opportunity for our people to excel You will support managers and other junior members of your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre, and knowledge hub.
You will provide technical expertise and support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
You’ll Need To Have Understanding of project construction plans.
Strong financial skills and commercial acumen.
Chair monthly project cost reports and risk meetings.
Networking with clients/contractor supply chain.
Member of senior management and safety leadership teams.
Understanding of current construction technology.
Ability to cascade objectives and implement effective tools to manage.
Experience working on a wide range of contracts.
Leading commercial management teams.
Seeks opportunities to sell Mace services and win work.
Degree in quantity surveying/commercial management (or equivalent). CSCS certification.
You’ll Also Have Degree or MSc in quantity surveying or similar field.
Presentation skills.
Negotiation skills.
Contract law knowledge with risk mitigation ability.
Ideally chartered with CIOB or RICS.
Understanding of Mace’s service offerings and ability to promote the business to clients.
Exposure to diverse construction projects, contracts, and commercial environments.
Leadership style that builds high-performing teams.
Strategic project management approach.
Ability to understand client requirements and promote Mace.
Ability to coach and mentor less experienced colleagues.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may still be the best fit for this role or others within our organization.
We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Construction
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