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. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. As a Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager in the Utilities Sector, you will be responsible for administering contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub-contractors, managing incentivisation arrangements, and providing regular cash flow forecasts of expenditure. You will report expenditure against the Incentive Target monthly and manage the change management process by consulting with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn. Your role includes producing a monthly consolidated project-wide cost/expenditure report, managing the monthly valuation process, and handling potential contractor and supplier claims. You will oversee the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement, finalise contractor accounts, and close out contracts for the project. Additionally, you will manage the process to raise consultant, supplier, or contractor instructions for signature by approved parties and ensure financial contingencies built into packages reflect the current programme position.

Our Values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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.

Experience
Previous experience in a cost/commercial consultancy practice in a similar role.
Experience working on large scale projects in the water sector.
NEC contract management (Essential).
Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
Experience of risk management.
Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration.
Knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.
Strong understanding of industry best practice.
Understanding of hot topic issues such as sustainability, social value, carbon reduction impacting public sector.
Capex vs Opex cost analysis/advice.

About you
Proactive and able to manage complex commercial processes.
Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Committed to upholding company values and promoting a safe and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications
A degree in quantity surveying, cost management or equivalent.
NEC PM Accreditation (Desired).