via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager (Ministry of Justice)

Mace Group
London Full-time
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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: This role supports the Ministry of Justice’s initiative to deliver four new prisons as part of a broader programme creating 13,000 modern prison places across England. Delivered through an Alliance model involving Mace, designers, and major UK contractors, the project promotes collaborative working to drive efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced value for the MoJ.

A Senior Commercial Manager, bringing strong construction and NEC4 expertise. The role provides integrated commercial leadership, contract administration and strategic advice, supporting project teams to ensure compliant, collaborative and successful programme delivery.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with contractors and client teams.

  • Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

  • Supporting interim payment certification processes in collaboration with client cost consultants.

  • Administering contract changes and managing CEMAR workflows to meet contractual deadlines.

  • Contributing to benchmarking and monthly performance reporting.

  • Participating in commercial meetings, reviewing early warnings and compensation events.

  • Preparing recommendations for compensation events and client changing board submissions.

  • Conducting site visits to assess completed works and attend contractor progress meetings.

  • Engaging in client meetings to review proposed changes and entitlements.

  • Providing commercial support and cost\-effective solutions to internal teams and clients.
You’ll need to have:
  • Demonstrated success in commercial management within the construction sector.

  • Interpersonal skills in creating, managing and maintaining relationships, able to converse to clients and peers to director level.

  • Strong contractual knowledge (NEC), confident communicator, and collaborative team player.

  • Accountable, results\-driven, and committed to service excellence.
Our values

Safety first \- Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus \- Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity \- Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity \- For our people to excel: Wechampion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with\-in the role.

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