Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager (Highways)

Description

• Conduct feasibility studies and advise on procurement strategies and contract selection.
• Write and undertake procurement reports, applying value management techniques early in projects.
• Manage, estimate, and cost‑plan, taking ownership of and presenting final cost plans.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and consultants at all project stages.
• Handle contractual frameworks and standard forms of contract.
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve cost‑management procedures, templates, and products.
• Identify and improve internal systems and processes.
• Provide Capex vs Opex cost analysis and advice.

Requirements

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We create responsible places that deliver transformative impact for people, communities and societies worldwide. Within our business we combine leading‑edge practical expertise with project delivery to unlock the potential of every project.

• Hold a degree in quantity surveying or cost management (or equivalent).
• Possess professional membership such as MRICS/RICS.
• Have experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role.
• Experience with highways projects or frameworks.
• Demonstrated cost planning, budgeting and estimating expertise.
• Experience managing people and risk.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration and ability to advise on it.
• Knowledge of value engineering and life‑cycle costing.
• Awareness of sustainability, social value, and carbon‑reduction issues in the public sector.

Benefits

Mace is an inclusive employer that welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, and we encourage applications even if you do not meet every criterion. We are open to part‑time, flexible and hybrid working arrangements where suitable for the role.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance