Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager - Utilities

Description

• Accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• 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.
• Sharing key information and learning generated with colleagues.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
• You will manage Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.
• 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.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the construction works or services contracts.
• Manages Cost Consultant, providing guidance, direction and coaching and performance management.
• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM.
• You will work 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 will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Manages & influences Key/Senior stakeholders.
• Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Provides performance management, technical development and coaching.
• You will provide leadership to Managers and other professionals to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• Works 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 will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will be accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
• You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract to agree with the contractor.
• Supervises the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• You will manage costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.
• Oversees and engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Developing experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Identifies costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Advises on the issuing of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
• Developed commercial and financial acumen.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.
• Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices. Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s.
• Detailed knowledge in most forms of contracts.
• Negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Understanding of present-day issues such as Sustainability, Social Value and Carbon Reduction.
• Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
• Experience of managing people.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
• Experience of risk management.
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
• Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
• Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.Proven experience of different types of contract including the method of measurement.
• Experience in business development.
• Knowledge of contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Proven experience in commercial management.
• Digitally Competent.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration and Contract Management.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance