Senior Commercial Consultancy Manager - Rail

The companyFor more than 28 years our adventurous spirit has driven us to do things better and drive change through our industry. We have helped shape cities around the world. Mace is now a 2.35bn company, operating in 21 sectors from five global hubs across consultancy and construction, inspiring each other and our clients to innovate.We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.The role - Senior Commercial Manager – RailTypical duties will include:·         Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports. Applying the value management techniques at the outset of a project.·         Managing, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.·         Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.·         Being a key interface with client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.·         Handling of contractual frameworks and standard form of contract.·         Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, products and hence improve the services provided to the clients.·         Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.Your knowledge, experience and skills need to include:·         Previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role.·         Previous experience working with Rail projects / frameworks – Ideally Network Rail but not essential·         Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.·         Previous experience of managing people and risk management.·         Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration·         Knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.·         Strong understanding of industry best practice.·         Understanding of hot topic issues such as Sustainability, Social Value, Carbon Reduction impacting Public SectorJob SummaryJob number: 28639Date posted : 2024-02-06Profession: CommercialEmployment type: Full-time