Commercial Manager - Government Department

About the Role

• Support cost planning, procurement and cost management to meet strategic outcomes and KPIs. • Uphold ethical, compliant operations and advance net‑zero carbon transition. • Drive innovation and best practice through Mace knowledge networks and centres of excellence. • Manage feasibility studies, value management, estimating and cost planning, and present final cost plans. • Oversee procurement, contract documentation, administration and contractor selection to completion. • Deliver robust cost control, valuations, financial reporting, variations and final account agreements. • Develop teams, stakeholders and processes, embedding continuous improvement and net‑zero outcomes. • Client focus – deliver quality outcomes and build long‑term client relationships. • Create opportunity – foster continuous improvement and enable people to excel.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement
• ▸feasibility studies
• ▸cost control
• ▸financial reporting
• ▸client management

What You Bring

This secured role is slated to start in April, subject to approval, and candidates can apply now to be considered. Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in projects and people, guided by its core values. The position is based primarily at the client’s Weybridge site (minimum three days per week) with occasional work in Moorgate, London, and requires BPSS and SC security clearances. • Proven cost consultancy experience in construction, especially public sector, laboratories or complex scientific environments. • Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, contract administration, risk management and contract law. • Degree in quantity surveying or cost management; MRICS qualification or working towards it. • Commercial acumen with expertise in value engineering, lifecycle costing, sustainability, carbon and Capex/Opex analysis.

Requirements

• ▸cost consultancy
• ▸nec
• ▸jct
• ▸mrics
• ▸value engineering
• ▸bpss

Work Environment

Hybrid