Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager - Rail

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.

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Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are :

Safety first - Going home safe and well :

You will be a leading 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 advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to 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 manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

You will be accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.

You will manage costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.

Management of NEC3 Option C construction contracts, including reviewing and responding to contract communications, compensation events, early warnings, quotations, and applications for payment.

Managing the commercial activities and their inter relation on major workstreams, projects, and programmes to deliver commercial control, including identifying and assessing potential risks to commercial agreements and supplier performance.

Preparation of monthly project commercial reports, including contract data metrics, value of work completed to date (VOWD) and cash flow forecasts to completion.

Management of claims, mitigation and advising on defence of claims, including analysis of the various parties' positions.

Plan, deliver and manage procurement activities for the HV power team.

Developing packaging and procurement strategies for large, complex infrastructure projects.

NEC forms of contract, and the ability to manage contract administration, including contract communications, change control, variation / compensation event assessment, valuation / certification, contract remedies and contract close out.

Use of Asite Contract Administration Management System (CAMS).

Use of SAP for contract reporting and payments.

Applicable commercial regulations, public procurement and legislation.

Cost reporting - including production of cash flow forecasts, variance reporting and analysis.

Risk and value management and their application in developing strategies, estimates and cost plans.

Integrity - Always do the right thing :

You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel :

You will provide leadership to managers and other professionals to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

You will manage cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

TfL / rail experience

HV power experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong people management skills.

Well-developed listening skills, tact and diplomacy, and the ability to manage stakeholders.

Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills.

Stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills.

Experience working on procurement projects for complex service, systems, or construction projects over £150m in a regulated sector.

Experience of infrastructure systems or delivering civil works contracts in an operational environment would be an advantage.

Hold or be taking professional stage of membership of The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors., We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.