Senior Commercial Manager (PQS) - Ministry of Justice

Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager (PQS) – Ministry of Justice

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 .

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

The project:

Working as part of Mace’s multi-disciplinary team for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to build four new prisons in England. The prisons form part of an overall programme that will deliver 13,000 modern and efficient prison places to meet future capacity demands across the UK.

Four major UK contractors have formed a Contractor’s Alliance which seeks to promote joint processes and shared working practices to achieve improved efficiencies, cost savings and other Improved Value to the MoJ. 

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

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.
 

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 co-ordinate with our client’s external Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders. 

You’ll need to have:

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Proven experience working in high performing teams within a commercial environment

Good working knowledge of NEC 4 contracts, with preferable experience of Option A, change control (CE’s) and risk management (EWN’s).

Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels is essential.

Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients, combined with stakeholder management skills.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports

Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.

Managing and building relationships with suppliers, monitoring and reporting their performance and compliance.

Working collaboratively with the client’s external cost consultants in preparing recommendations for interim payments to suppliers in accordance with contract requirements and produce payment certificates for sign off by the appropriate project manager.

Providing post contract award commercial services for both 'goods' and 'services' up to and including final account.

Maintaining the project data sets to achieve consistency, accuracy and alignment.

Supporting the recording of cost and expenditure planning/benchmarking (including the completion of data capture analysis (DCA) sheets) in accordance with the client process.

Supporting the client’s external cost consultants in cost management, supply chain trending estimating and forecasting to the project.

Supporting the client’s external cost consultants in evaluating cost performance data and provide relevant input for monthly performance reports.

Supporting the management of budget and spend profiles continually identifying ways to improve cost performance.

Supporting the client’s external cost consultants and Mace project managers in the preparation of cost reports and analysis on a work breakdown structure /activity basis, identifying areas of learning and any recommendations for efficiency improvement.

You’ll also have:

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent). 

Professional membership MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. 

Experience in business development. 

Developed commercial and financial acumen.

Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. 

Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.

Developing experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.