Cost and Commercial Management – London Regional Lead – Local Government
Job Description
Job title: Cost and Commercial Management – London Regional Lead – Local Government
Company: Mace Group
Job description: 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 .Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.The project:As part of the Local Government & Communities Business Unit (BU) you will be integral to the exciting development plans of one of our growth sectors. Working across the sector, on projects and programmes across Local Government, Residential & Regeneration, Sports & Leisure, Arts, Culture & Heritage and Blue Light in the UK & Europe. You will lead the Cost & Commercial Management (CCM) Discipline across the Local Government BU (including interface with Building Surveying & Strategic Commercial Advisory) within the London region taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often in respect to large and complex programmes.Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:Safety first – Going home safe and well:You will be a leading 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 advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.You will champion 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 be accountable for managing, estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans.You will lead the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.You will lead the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans.Contributes to the development of strategic management and operational plans in conjunction with LG&C Regional Leads and National CCM Service Lead. Demonstrable ability to lead and support growth, optimal business performance and improvement and operational leadership.Awareness of contract & commercial procedures with ability to identify, analyse and manage business opportunities and risks – seeing problems early and contributing to resolution.Leads teams of professionals providing services on large projects, programmes or technical specialist recognised as an expert in their own area of expertise.Manages resources, driving the achievement of BU and Regional objectives in accordance with BU requirements, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring effective commercial business practices and performance, and tangible operational and business productivity and improvements.Provides line management and oversees regional recruitment including ownership of the regional CCM growth plans.Responsible for strategic client engagement, identifying leads & opportunities, supporting BU and Regional teams in winning work and bidding. Responsible for managing senior level customer relationships for the BU & Hub.Responsible for meeting client service expectations; manages multiple client and partner relationships and engages clients about our service offering.Contributes to business growth and market positioning through sales and/or growth of accounts or relationships in line with Regional & BU strategy – driving a future-proofed, sustainable business.Leads the Quality Assurance across the discipline, ensuring that all teams comply with the MaceWay process. Responsible for deploying an assurance and audit regime across the Region, ensuring service excellence is achieved and maintained and best practice lessons learnt are fed back into the wider BU CCM community as well as the Hub/Global Centre of Excellence.Communicates internally and externally regarding success in the Service Line, best practice, innovation.Identifying, coaching & mentoring talent; supporting professional development and mobility. Persuading and influencing junior colleagues and an ability to delegate tasks to others not within line management structure.The ability to engage, motivate and coach others. To act as a role model, be a culture broadcaster and inspire and empower others.Detailed understanding of construction technology, planning, delivery, site logistics, sustainability; commercial & legal / contract issues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.External Networking, Collaboration and Business DevelopmentAbility to deal with conflicting demands and juggle priorities – supporting regional colleagues and national priorities as required in conjunction with regional role.Integrity – Always do the right thing:You will ensure that operations are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.You will work 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.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 mentor, coach, and develop large teams with senior direct reports, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.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 use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.You’ll need to have:A bachelor’s degree and a member of a relevant institute. Track record of winning and delivering work for public sector clients.Experience in negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead high performing teams within a commercial environment.Cost & commercial background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.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.#LI-OnsiteQualifications.
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Location: London
