Assistant Commercial Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

3/29/2025

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. 
• You will possess knowledge of local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.    
  
  

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: 

• You will work as part of the construction delivery team, taking direction from the project senior leadership team and other construction managers.
• You will build relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally.  
• You will build a strong working relationship with your clients and support the construction lead in turning the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.  
• Delivers the commercial management of subcontract packages
• Supports the procurement of subcontract packages and materials
• Assists the commercial team including administering client and subcontract changes.
• Contributes into the risk and opportunity reporting.
• Mitigates risks and protect package/project margin.
• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assists with monthly client application.
• Administers subcontract payments.
• Works with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy etc.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
  
  

Integrity - Always do the right thing: 

• You will assist in the control and coordination of specific areas or packages, and ensuring they meet quality and safe working standards. 
• You will support the construction delivery team in influencing the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. 
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.  
  
  

Create opportunity for our people to excel: 

• You will support other managers and junior members of your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.  
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. 
• You will provide support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities. 
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Proficient in MS office tools.
• Administering monthly commercial calendar.
• Values sustainability and social responsibility.
• Supporting commercial reporting.
• Support commercial reporting.
• Understand commercial procedures.
• Develop technical knowledge.
• Understand H&S process and regulations.
• Acts respectfully, creating an environment for open and honest communication.
• Working independently.
• Elevating potential issues to line manager.
• Degree in quantity surveying/commercial management (or equivalent).
• CSCS.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Working towards membership of MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS / MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.  
• Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the construct sector. 
• Construction management expertise.  
• Developing commercial and financial acumen.  
• Experience leading parts of construction projects within large, diverse teams.  
• Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders.  
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. 
  
  

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.