Associate Director, Commercial

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

The Project

This is an opportunity to work on a large mixed-use water-font development in the UAE. Senior master plan design manager to oversee and manage the briefing and delivery of master plan design consultants from briefing stages through vision, pre concept, concept and final master plan development.

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

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

• You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in 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 in your team.
  
  

Client Focus - Deliver On Our Promise

• Advises on appropriateness of various procurement routes.
• Advises on administrative procedures necessary for the project.
• Manages procurement process and reports on the outcome.
• Accountable for overseeing a commercial team.
• Responsible for cost and contract management in a timely manner.
• Agrees variations and claims including final accounts.
• Ensures CVR targets are met and profitability of the project is achieved.
• Develops relationships with clients and consultants with future work in mind.
• 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 manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long-term development of your 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 manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• 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’ll Need To Have

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Exposure to diverse construct projects, contracts, commercial environments and tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively and line manage diverse teams.
  
  

You’ll Also Need

Degree in quantity surveying/commercial management (or equivalent).

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.