Commercial Lead (Reporting and Assurance)

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 opportunity:The commercial lead drives commercial reporting and assurance across the programme, delivering accurate forecasts, financial controls and performance insights. Leading commercial governance and supply chain performance, the role identifies risks and opportunities, provides strategic assurance, and enables informed decision-making through a high-performance, data-driven commercial culture.You'll be responsible for:Directing the commercial reporting and assurance function for the reservoirs programme. Establishing and continuously improve monthly reporting, performance dashboards, and management information. Overseeing and assuring programme forecasts, accruals, commitments, liabilities, and cost reporting. Developing and implementing a commercial assurance framework and audit programme. Managing supply chain performance reporting and assurance processes. Providing strategic commercial insight to the programme leadership team. Driving consistency, quality, and governance across commercial reporting activities. Supporting the development of a major programme commercial culture, linking operational delivery with strategic outcomes. Identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend proactive interventions. Managing, mentoring, and coordinating reporting and assurance resources within the wider commercial team.You'll need to have:Post-contract focus: significant experience in delivering and leading month end process including payments, forecasting, liabilities, accruals, etc.Educated to degree level in construction management, quantity surveying or equivalent.MRICS qualified or equivalent qualification (or working towards).Evidence of on-going management development and relevant personal development.Experience in similar role at a similar level in major infrastructure projects.Experienced working across complex matrix teams. Success at creating an aligned culture focussed on high performance. Adept in use of standard forms of contract and implementing commercial strategies.Management of small teams of quantity surveyors is essential.Stakeholder management in a complex matrix environment.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 within the role.#LI-Onsite#LI-HC1

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 opportunity:The commercial lead drives commercial reporting and assurance across the programme, delivering accurate forecasts, financial controls and performance insights. Leading commercial governance and supply chain performance, the role identifies risks and opportunities, provides strategic assurance, and enables informed decision-making through a high-performance, data-driven commercial culture.You'll be responsible for:Directing the commercial reporting and assurance function for the reservoirs programme. Establishing and continuously improve monthly reporting, performance dashboards, and management information. Overseeing and assuring programme forecasts, accruals, commitments, liabilities, and cost reporting. Developing and implementing a aaaaaaaaA
_ assurance framework and audit programme. Managing supply chain performance reporting and assurance processes. Providing strategic commercial insight to the programme leadership team. Driving consistency, quality, and governance across commercial reporting activities. Supporting the development of a major programme commercial culture, linking operational delivery with strategic outcomes. Identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend proactive interventions. Managing, mentoring, and coordinating reporting and assurance resources within the wider commercial team.You'll need to have:Post-contract focus: significant experience in delivering and leading month end process including payments, forecasting, liabilities, accruals, etc.Educated to degree level in construction management, quantity surveying or equivalent.MRICS qualified or equivalent qualification (or working towards).Evidence of on-going management development and relevant personal development.Experience in similar role
at a similar level in major infrastructure projects.Experienced working across complex matrix teams. Success at creating an aligned culture focussed on high performance. Adept in use of standard forms of contract and implementing commercial strategies.Management of small teams of quantity surveyors is essential.Stakeholder management in a complex matrix environment.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 aaaaa
aaR_ 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 within the role.#LI-Onsite#LI-HC1