Principal Commercial

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.
We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About the Business Unit

Global Delivery Services Centre (GDSC) is a high-impact business unit within Mott MacDonald, dedicated to enhancing project delivery across our global operations.

As part of GDSC, you’ll join a team that champions excellence in both technical and digital disciplines, supporting projects at every stage of the lifecycle—from concept to completion. We work to international design standards and regulations, ensuring our contributions meet the highest benchmarks of quality and innovation.

At GDSC, you’ll be empowered to collaborate across borders, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on infrastructure and development projects that shape communities worldwide.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced commercial professional to support pre-contract and project commercial management activities across a portfolio of projects. The role will be closely aligned with the commercial function, providing expert advice on contract reviews, commercial risk management, bid strategies, cost forecasting, and financial performance under NEC contracts, particularly NEC PSC. The successful candidate will work with project and bid teams to identify commercial risks and opportunities, develop robust commercial strategies, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and cost management principles.

Key responsibilities

Pre-contract activities

• Review tender documentation, contracts and associated commercial terms.
• Undertake contract reviews and identify commercial, contractual and operational risks.
• Prepare contract risk assessments and advise project teams on proportionate mitigation measures.
• Support bid development, pricing strategies and commercial submissions.
• Develop fee proposals, cost estimates and financial models.
• Participate in tender clarifications and commercial negotiations.

Cost management

• Analyse project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Review expenditure against Defined Cost principles and the applicable Schedule of Cost Components.
• Assess cost eligibility and compliance with NEC contractual provisions.
• Identify, evidence and challenge Disallowed Cost where applicable.
• Support cost forecasting, earned value analysis and cost-to-complete assessments.

Essential requirements

Qualifications and professional status

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Economics or an equivalent discipline.
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or demonstrably progressing towards chartership.
• Minimum 12-16years of relevant professional experience in design or construction industry on projects. Experience on infrastructure projects preferred.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of NEC contracts, particularly NEC PSC.
• Proven experience of contract review and commercial risk analysis.
• Experience in cost forecasting, financial reporting and project commercial management.

Technical knowledge

• Strong understanding of NEC PSC contract mechanisms and good contract administration practice.
• Good understanding of Defined Cost, the Schedule of Cost Components and the Shorter Schedule of Cost Components.
• Working knowledge of Disallowed Cost, compensation events, early warnings and change management procedures.
• Ability to interpret contractual obligations and communicate commercial risks clearly to non-commercial colleagues.

Systems and analytical skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with complex data sets.
• Strong capability in cost modelling, scenario analysis and financial analysis.
• Experience developing forecasting models, commercial reports and management information.
• High levels of numerical accuracy, quality control and attention to detail.
• Competence across Microsoft 365 and relevant commercial management systems.

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

Employment Compliance Requirement

As part of our global compliance requirements, all candidates must hold a valid Right to Work (RTW) document in India, which will be verified during the recruitment process.
Acceptable documents include a Passport, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate.
By applying, you confirm that you can provide valid documentation if and when required.