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Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.\nWe are looking for an experienced contracts (commercial) manager to join our defence team. This role offers location flexibility, and you can be based anywhere in the UK,\nThis is an exciting opportunity to lead contract administration and commercial management activities within a complex, highly regulated and security-sensitive defence environment. You will work closely with key stakeholders, consultants, project teams and supply-chain partners to ensure effective contractual governance, robust financial management and compliant delivery.\nPlease note: Due to the security requirements of the role, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.\nYou’ll be responsible for:\nDeveloping and maintaining contract administration manuals, processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, conditions and contract management standards.\nManaging commercial relationships with clients, consultants and project teams to support effective delivery and continuous improvement.\nDirecting contractual negotiations and providing commercial and contractual guidance to project managers and services managers.\nManaging contractual change through appropriate change management processes and governance.\nManaging professional services contracts, including NEC3 professional services contract option G.\nManaging CEMAR administration, including general communications, early warning notices, payments and compensation events.\nReviewing and assessing contractor and consultant compensation events, quotations, contractual notices and early warning notices.\nManaging subconsultants and associated contract administration, including purchase orders, monthly applications and invoice receipting.\nManaging project financial performance, including cost value reconciliation, defined costs, forecasting and financial auditing.\nCollating and submitting applications for payment in accordance with contractual requirements, including supporting documentation and monthly narratives.\nReviewing and assuring task orders, project forecasts, KPI incentive schedules and other commercial reporting requirements.\nYou’ll need to have:\nProven experience in contracts, commercial management or contract administration within construction, infrastructure, engineering, professional services or a similar complex project environment.\nStrong working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally including NEC3 professional services contract option G.\nExperience using CEMAR, including the administration of early warning notices, compensation events, general communications and payments.\nStrong experience in contractual change management, commercial governance and the assessment of compensation events and quotations.\nDemonstrable financial management experience, including forecasting, cost value reconciliation, defined costs and applications for payment.\nStrong commercial negotiation, stakeholder management and client relationship skills, with the ability to provide clear commercial advice to project teams.\nWhat we offer:\nCar allowance.\nHybrid working.\nMedical health cover.\nLife insurance.\nIncome protection insurance.\nPension scheme.\nDiscretionary annual salary reviews.\nFamily-friendly policies.\n22 days’ annual leave + 2 Mace days 3 days’ Christmas shutdown + bank holidays.\nOur values\nSafety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.\nClient focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.\nIntegrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.\nCreate opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.\nMace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. 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