Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. This role supports the Ministry of Justice’s initiative to deliver four new prisons as part of a broader programme creating 13,000 modern prison places across England. Delivered through an alliance model involving Mace, designers, and major UK contractors, the project promotes collaborative working to drive efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced value for the MoJ.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Consultancy Manager with a strong construction background and excellent NEC contract knowledge. You will confidently manage contractual matters and work collaboratively to support the project management team. As Commercial Manager, you will integrate with the wider programme delivery team, providing expert contract administration and commercial support.

Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining strong working relationships with contractors and client teams, monitoring contractor performance, supporting interim payment certification processes, administering contract changes, managing CEMAR workflows, contributing to benchmarking and monthly performance reporting, participating in commercial meetings, reviewing early warnings and compensation events, preparing recommendations for compensation events and client changing board submissions, conducting site visits, attending contractor progress meetings, engaging in client meetings to review proposed changes and entitlements, and providing commercial support and cost-effective solutions to internal teams and clients.

Experience
Proven success in commercial management within the construction sector. Experience working on large schemes delivering multiple packages of work from design through to completion. Strong NEC contractual knowledge and confident communication skills. Demonstrated ability to create, manage, and maintain relationships with clients and peers up to director level.

About you
Accountable, results-driven, and committed to service excellence. Collaborative team player who understands the importance of stakeholder engagement and service quality. Strives to provide an inclusive environment and values the safety and wellbeing of all team members. Keen to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace offers.

Qualifications
A degree in a relevant construction-related discipline. Construction background, ideally in commercial management.