Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Company
At Mace Construct, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are innovators, trusted partners, and construction experts. Founded on a belief that the built environment sector could be more efficient, innovative, and responsible, we have built a reputation for delivering projects safer, faster, and greener. We transform industries, support communities, and leave lasting legacies.

About the Project
Mace Construct has worked at Heathrow Airport for over 25 years, delivering more than 400 live frameworks and projects across a 1,227-hectare campus. This extensive experience has developed deep operational, technical, and stakeholder knowledge, enabling delivery of complex airport projects without interrupting ongoing operations. Our teams combine exceptional commitment to safety, smart construction methods, and a collaborative, client-focused approach, cementing long-term partnerships.

About the Role
The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for the cost management of complex work packages, managing risk and opportunity to ensure profitability. This role supports senior commercial team members in administering monthly commercial procedures such as Cost Value Reports. The role oversees two key projects:
- T4 Level Transfers: delivering new vertical circulation between the Immigration Hall (Level 5) and Baggage Reclaim Hall (Level A0), including reconfiguration of Border Force, demolition of escalators and stairs, and installation of two new lift shafts and lifts.
- T5 Lift Comms: upgrading communication systems within 76 lifts throughout Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Managers and Professionals, ensuring structures, tools, and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and excellence.
- Address subcontractor contractual claims and changes.
- Produce monthly client applications.
- Approve invoices and issue Interim Payment Certificates (IPC).
- Draft technical and contractual correspondence.
- Commercially manage design consultants and specialist fees.
- Ensure site teams comply with commercial and legal procedures and agreements.
- Communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors.
- Focus on cost, schedule, risk, and performance management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implement cost control integrating with planning/scheduling teams, risk analysis, earned value management, forecasting, and change management.
- Collaborate towards net zero carbon transition by proactively managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent.
- CSCS card.
- Strong financial skills and commercial acumen.
- Understanding of project construction plans.
- Experience in measurement to assess variations.
- Leadership experience managing teams.
- Experience with NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts.

About You
- Proven leadership capability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Collaborative approach with a focus on safety and quality.
- Commitment to sustainability and net zero carbon goals.

Qualifications
- Formal qualifications such as MRICS, CIOB, or similar are desirable.
- Experience working on airport construction projects is advantageous.
- Experience managing major projects (£50m+) or multiple projects at various stages (Preconstruction and Construction).
- Experience working with reputable main contractors.