Senior Commercial Manager – South West and Wales Region
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Project Overview
Join our growing UK Defence and National Security Business Unit within the commercial delivery partners to the UK Ministry of Defence.
Core Values
* Safety First – go home safe and well: Champion safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards.
* Client Focus – deliver on our promise: Manage key assignments, prepare contract documents, manage costing and present to clients.
* Integrity – always do the right thing: Operate fiscally and ethically, support net zero carbon transition, hold people to account.
* Create Opportunity – for our people to excel: Lead managers, promote continuous improvement, innovate and manage cost consultant opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Lead Mace's safety value and maintain excellence in safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance.
* Apply local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
* Champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the wellbeing of the people you manage.
* Manage delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
* Accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
* Manage costing associated with contract changes, contract awards, commercial activities and client charges, presenting these to clients.
* Influence the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
* Collaborate towards net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during delivery of work.
* Deliver a positive impact for our people, clients and planet, taking ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold Mace values.
* Provide leadership to managers and other professionals to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, champion continuous improvement culture throughout activities.
* Actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising full depth of knowledge of Mace group, centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
* Manage cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.
Qualifications – You’ll Need To Have
* Knowledge and experience in procurement, commercial management, supply chain management and/or contract management.
* Experience working with bespoke terms and conditions for defence contracts including NEC3/4 or other forms of contracting.
* Knowledge of new public procurement regulations and willingness to obtain and maintain valid UK security clearance.
* Producing tender and contract documentation.
* Running and managing tender processes.
* Providing commercial and contract management.
* Developing commercial governance procedures, processes and systems.
* Managing eSourcing and/or eEvaluation systems.
* Developing packaging and contracting strategies.
Qualifications – You’ll Also Have
* Professional membership or working towards – e.g., CIPS, APM, CCM or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
* Experience in business development.
* Developed commercial and financial acumen.
* Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
* Developing experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
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.
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