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About the Role

This role supports the Ministry of Justice's Accelerated Houseblocks Delivery Programme (AHDP), a c.£500 million initiative delivering new houseblocks and supporting facilities across six existing prisons in England. As Commercial Manager, you will integrate with the wider programme delivery team, providing expert contract administration and commercial support. This role is subject to Enhanced Level 1 (EL1) security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contractors and client teams.
Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
Support interim payment certification processes in collaboration with client cost consultants.
Administer contract changes and manage CEMAR workflows to meet contractual deadlines.
Contribute to benchmarking and monthly performance reporting.
Participate in commercial meetings, reviewing early warnings and compensation events.
Prepare recommendations for compensation events and client changing board submissions.
Conduct site visits to assess completed works and attend contractor progress meetings.
Engage in client meetings to review proposed changes and entitlements.
Provide commercial support and cost-effective solutions to internal teams and clients.

Requirements

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 understanding of service excellence and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to work collaboratively with the full project team.
Strive to provide an inclusive environment and value the safety of our people above all else.
Must obtain Enhanced Level 1 (EL1) security clearance prior to starting.

Skills

Contract administration
Commercial support
NEC4 contracts management
CEMAR compliance
Strategic advice
Contractual obligations management
Benchmarking
Performance reporting
Commercial meetings participation
Early warning management
Compensation event management
Client changing board submissions
Site visit assessment
Contractor progress meeting attendance
Client meeting engagement
Cost-effective solutions
Stakeholder engagement

Location

England

Work Type

Onsite
Part time
Flexible working
Hybrid working

Experience Level

Commercial Manager

Education Level

Degree in a relevant construction related qualification

About the Company

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.
The Ministry of Justice's Accelerated Houseblocks Delivery Programme (AHDP) is a c.£500 million initiative delivering new houseblocks and supporting facilities across six existing prisons in England.
The programme promotes collaborative working and the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) to drive efficiency, cost savings, carbon reduction and enhanced value for 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: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Equal Opportunity

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