Senior Commercial Manager

Job description / Role

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.

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:
Cost management of complex works packages, managing risk and opportunity ensuring profit on packages and project. Supporting the senior commercial team members in administering the monthly commercial procedures such as cost value report.

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 an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards for the design resources you manage.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the 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:
• Conducting detailed cost analysis on various aspects of the programme, identifying patterns, variances, and opportunities for savings.
• Generating cost projections and forecasts to assist in financial planning and budgeting.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for PMCs and leading cost-related queries and requirements.
• Evidencing PMCs adhere to company-established processes and procedures, providing training and guidance as necessary.
• Coordinating with PMCs to ensure accurate and timely submission of cost data and reports.
• Utilising advanced Excel/P6/techniques to handle, evaluate, and visualize large datasets including WBS and CBS.
• Creating detailed cost reports, dashboards, and presentations to provide insights to senior management.
• Claim Analysis
• Maintaining an organised database of all cost-related information, evidencing data integrity and accuracy.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement in cost engineering and value engineering practices.
• Staying updated on the latest tools and techniques in cost engineering and data analysis.
• Collaborating with other members of the PMO to integrate cost data with other key performance indicators, enhancing overall program insights.
• Leading program and valuation activities, evidencing compliance with established cost-related procedures and standards.
• Highlighting any deviations from the set budget and procedures to senior management.
• Manages & provides leadership to a team of Managers and Professionals, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and deliver excellence.
• Addresses subcontractor contractual claims and change.
• Produces monthly client application.
• Approves invoices and issues IPC.
• Drafts necessary technical and contractual corresponded.
• Commercially managers design consultants and specialist fees.
• Ensures site team acts with in commercial and legal procedures and agreements.
• Communicates with clients and subcontractors.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and shares responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:
• You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• You will support the long-term development of strategy for a 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.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek an understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will use your network to support business development and work-winning activities.

You’ll need to have:
• With a relevant degree qualification, you will take personal development seriously and be chartered or pursuing a similar level of professional qualification.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

About the Company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.