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Commercial Manager - Major Infrastructure

Commercial Manager - Major Infrastructure

ENGINEERINGUKWest Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
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View more categories View less categories Sector Construction and Building Services Role Manager Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Position status : This opportunity is for an unsecured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an array of employee benefits to suit diverse individual needs. These include : 22 days' annual leave, Christmas shut down days, 2 paid Mace days to assist with work life balance, generous company pension scheme, private medical insurance, dental insurance, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, paid volunteer leave and many discounts for retail and restaurants.

Creating a truly diverse and inclusive workforce is at the top of our agenda. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. We're committed to supporting veterans, reservists and our cadet force volunteers and pride ourselves on being a disability confident employer. Our six employee networks are vibrant and vocal advocates for diversity and are transforming the way we work by raising awareness and sharing knowledge.

If you have taken time out of the workforce and are looking to return, we also encourage you to apply. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

Should you require any adjustments to assist during the application / hiring process, please advise us.

The project :

Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes. It will be a close copy of Hinkley Point C which is already under construction in Somerset. These new power stations will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Civils work is commencing with great speed in the following areas : road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities.

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

  • Safety first - Going home safe and well
  • Client focus - Deliver on our promise
  • Integrity - Always do the right thing
  • Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You'll be responsible for :

  • Preparing contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
  • Advising on administration of the terms of the contract.
  • Measuring and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
  • Providing cost control and reporting services during the contract.
  • Preparing financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
  • Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
  • Participating in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors / suppliers.
  • Advising on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
  • Preparing contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
  • Advising on administration of the terms of the building contract.
  • Measuring and providing valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
  • Providing cost control and reporting services during the contract.
  • Preparing financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
  • Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
  • Participating in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors / suppliers.
  • Advising on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
  • Advising on issue of certificates of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and
  • Delivering improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
  • Working 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'll need to have :

  • A degree in quantity surveying / cost management (or equivalent) and are a chartered professional member (RICS or CIOB).
  • Proven experience working in high performing teams within a commercial environment.
  • A good working knowledge of contracts (particularly NEC), change control, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling.
  • Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels is essential.
  • Demonstrable experience in delivering service excellence to clients.
  • A construction background, ideally in cost or commercial management and be keen to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

    • 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.

    We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

    Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the 'Refer a friend' feature found within the relevant job.

    Company

    If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.

    Fortune favours the brave - and so do we

    At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.

    You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world’s tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you.

    At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please [email protected] for a confidential chat.

    Our clients say that it’s our people that make the difference

    Our people think harder, do better and go further. Every day at Mace is an opportunity to think and do things differently. We were founded more than 30 years ago, and every day our entrepreneurial culture plays a huge role in our success. We exist to seek out the world’s most interesting projects that challenge and excite us.

    We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers. We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture.

    At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with both inspiring colleagues and influential clients – whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. But don’t just take our word for it; below you can see what some of our people had to say.

    Reward and recognition

    We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes :

  • 22 days of holiday, plus two ‘Mace Days’ to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Highly competitive maternity and paternity package
  • Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
  • Season ticket loan
  • Annual health screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval)
  • Continuous on the job training and development
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information.

    • We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.

    Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent. Top performers are recognised for both their contribution to projects and their broader contribution to the business.

    At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.

    Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

    We are proud partners of Stonewall’s global diversity champions programme that ensures all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception at Mace.

    Mace’s corporate purpose statement is ‘Redefining the boundaries of ambition’.

    Support for disabled employees is provided by :

    Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.

    Enabled at Mace – employee network. Its aims are to support its members and, to "to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments” to support their aim to create an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.

    Disability Confident – We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.

    Clear Assured – an externally verified accreditation around equality, diversity and inclusion practice across our business, driving improvements to our policies, processes and practices.

    Recite Me – an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees. It is located on our intranet site, our website and job vacancy platform.

    Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their confidential support line.

    Silver Clear Assured Award

    ridi - Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards 2021 - Highly Commended Category

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