Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager

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

If you like the idea of leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects from inception through completion this role will see you driving project planning, procurement and execution.

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

You will promote Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.

You will possess technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.

You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.

You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the Associate Director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.

You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.

You will support the long term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.

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.

You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.

You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).

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.

• Managing key assignments, manage contracts and cost, and provide strategic direction to meet client expectations.
• Upholding ethical, commercially sound operations, driving net‑zero commitments and holding others accountable to Mace values.
• Inspiring excellence through strong leadership, promoting innovation, best practice and continuous improvement across teams.
• Directing contract administration, cost control and valuation activities, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance throughout delivery.
• Managing post‑contract processes, including claims evaluation, completion certifications and final account agreements.
• Providing leadership to Cost Consultants and managers, driving performance, development and continuous improvement.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships while supporting Mace’s net‑zero commitments across project delivery.
• Accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the construction works or services contracts.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract to agree with the contractor.
• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Supervises the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the…