Commercial Manager - Utilities

At Mace Construct, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are innovators, trusted partners, construction experts. Founded on a belief that the built environment sector could be more efficient, innovative and responsible. We’ve built a reputation and track record for delivering projects better than ever before: safer, faster and greener. Transforming industries, supporting communities and leaving legacies.

Mace Dragados Joint Venture (MDJV) is the construction partner for the new HS2 Euston Station, working with HS2 Ltd and design partners to deliver new platforms, concourse structures, and interchange links to London Underground and National Rail.

We are seeking a Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our Enabling Works (Utilities) team for Euston Station (HS2) on the Mace Dragados joint venture. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional to play a key role in managing commercial performance, driving value, and supporting project delivery across a complex major infrastructure programme.

Working within a collaborative project environment, you will provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring robust contract administration, cost control, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Administering and managing contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual
• obligations and governance requirements.
• Supporting the preparation, review and negotiation of Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events, Change Control and Variations.
• Monitor and assess project costs, Forecasts, Cash Flow, and Commercial performance.
• Manage the Change Management process, consulting with other sections/functions to assess Change and Risk to the Enabling Works (Utilities) section in line with project governance.
• Prepare consolidated CVR (Dashboard) for Subcontractor packages within the Enabling Works (Utilities) section of the project.
• Prepare monthly valuations (AFP upstream to Project Manager and assessment / issue of Payment Notices to Subcontractors).
• Review potential Subcontractor claims.
• Administer the finalisation of Subcontractor’s accounts and close out contracts for the project.
• Draft of Subcontractor instructions, working closely with the Delivery team.
• Working closely with the Senior Commercial team to support audits of Subcontractor / Supplier accounts (consulting with auditors when necessary).
• Support the Senior Commercial with financial contingency built into your Subcontractor packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme.

• Proven understanding of contract management and commercial controls as a commercially astute professional.
• Experience working on Major Infrastructure / Civil Engineering, Rail or Transportation projects (£100m+ preferred, but not essential).
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts (Option C essential, Option A preferred).
• Understanding of Change Management, Cost Forecasting, and Commercial Reporting.
• Experience managing Compensation Events and contractual issues.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• MRICS, CICES, CIOB, or another relevant professional body / working towards chartership.
• Previous experience working on Network Rail projects.
• Knowledge of railway regulatory and assurance processes.

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

GB-London

Mace Construct Limited

Regular

Full-time

15-Oct-2026, 1:40:54 AM