Commercial Manager -Ministry of Justice

Job Description:

Job Summary

Provides commerical management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various different. This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in November subject to approval.
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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.
The project: 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 achieve delivery, drive efficiency, cost savings, and provide enhanced value for the MoJ.
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
* Client focus - Deliver on our promise
* Integrity - Always do the right thing
* Create opportunity - For our people to excel
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager ready to step up to Senior Commercial Manager. The candidate will have a construction background, excellent NEC knowledge, be confident in dealing with contractual matters and work collaboratively supporting the Project management team.
As Commercial Manager, you will integrate with the wider programme delivery team, providing expert contract administration and commercial support. You will assist Project Managers in managing NEC4 contracts, oversee CEMAR compliance, and offer strategic advice to ensure contractual obligations are met.

Key Job Responsibilities

* Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with contractors and client teams.
* Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
* Supporting interim payment certification processes in collaboration with client cost consultants.
* Administering contract changes and managing CEMAR workflows to meet contractual deadlines.
* 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 to assess completed works and attend contractor progress meetings.
* Engaging in client meetings to review proposed changes and entitlements.
* Providing commercial support and cost-effective solutions to internal teams and clients.
You'll need to have:
Demonstrated success in commercial management within the construction sector.
* Interpersonal skills in creating, managing and maintaining relationships, able to converse to clients and peers to director level.
* Strong contractual knowledge (NEC), confident communicator, and collaborative team player.
* Accountable, results-driven, and committed to service excellence.Previous experience of working on large schemes, delivering multiple packages of work from design through to completion. Ability to demonstrate that you understand the importance of service excellence and stakeholder engagement, be able to work collaboratively with the full project team.
* Striving to provide an inclusive environment and value the safety of our people above all else.
* A degree in relevant construction related qualification.
* Construction background, ideally in Commercial Management and be keen to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

Key Job Dimensions

What is the Geographical scope of role:
UK

Does the role have budget responsibility?
No

If yes, confirm range

Key external stakeholders the role engages with
Client, consultants & contractors.

Key internal stakeholders the role engages with
Line managers, other team members and other internal stakeholders.

Does this role have direct reports?
No

If yes, how many?
0

Does this role have indirect reports?
Yes

If yes, how many?
1

Proportion of role responsibilities executed through job holder efforts (more than 50%/less than 50%)
More than 50% of the time

Does the role mainly follow established procedures? (e.g. call handlers)
No

Technical Competencies- Skills to carry out the role

Essential
Desirable

Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
Proven experience in commercial management.
Sound understanding of NEC Contract and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.
Understanding NEC form of Contract
Negotiation skills.
Analytical skills.
Digitally Competent.

CEMAR experience

Industry Competencies - Industry experience and/or qualifications

Essential
Desirable

A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
Experience in most forms of contract.
Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration and Contract Management.

Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS or equivalent.
Detailed knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
Capex V Opex Cost analysis/ advice.
Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.

Professional Competencies - Personal effectiveness e.g. stakeholder management, effective communicator

Essential
Desirable

Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.
Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s.
Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.

Leadership Competencies - Self, others & business

Essential
Desirable

Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.
Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement
Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.

Further Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

Essential
Desirable

NEC PM Accreditation
Understanding of present-day issues such as Sustainability, Social Value and Carbon Reduction.
Understanding of industry best practice.

Potential Career Progression Roles

Career progression horizontally may involve other Commercial Consultancy Advisor P4 or Commercial Consultancy Manager M2 roles, across a function or cross functionally, to build a broader professional skill set.
Career progression vertically may involve moving to a Senior Commercial Consultancy Advisor role at P5/Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager role at M3.
Commercial/PMO/Construction PM