Associate Director - Commercial Assurance Lead - Utilities Sector

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.Accountable to the Head of Commercial and Performance who leads the central commercial function on SPA.You'll be responsible for:Developing and implement assurance plans.Providing robust cost intelligence ensuring compliance with contractual and organisational requirements.Fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance within the cost assurance team and across the wider project environment.Additionally, ensure the cost assurance team demonstrates proactive engagement across the SPA delivery teams to assist in identifying risks, driving process improvements, and provide assurance that commercial controls and reporting are effective.Ensuring that the cost assurance team members champion continuous improvement, to ensure commercial objectives are met, risks are managed, and value is delivered for the SPA organisation and its partners.To be commercially conscious - ensure the money spent on SPA is assured while also helping the central SPA finance team in their duties. This role will ensure the SPA commercial processes and procedures we follow and the outputs we generate are audit ready - for both internal and external auditors.To ensure that operations are carried out to control costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety whilst also ensuring that maximum efficiencies are obtained and full compliance with the Alliance and Anglian Water governance procedures is achieved. All to be done working as part of the central commercial assurance function, reporting into the head of commercial and performance at SPA.You'll need to have:Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Finance Management or similar.Professional membership: RICS, CICES, CIMA or equivalent (preferred).NEC4 accredited or trained (highly desirable).Strong NEC4 PSC commercial management experience.Strong background in infrastructure, water sector or major programmes.Knowledge of cost management, CE assessment, defined cost and fee mechanisms.Experience within consultancy environments.Detail-orientated with strong contractual and analytical skills.Proactive, collaborative and able to operate in fast-paced environments.Our valuesSafety 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: We champion 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.#LI-Onsite