Commercial Manager

Farrans Construction; Klostermansfeld; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Generous leave policies

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Farrans Construction is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a major energy project in Germany. You will oversee overall commercial management, lead the E:IO package with two Quantity Surveyors, and drive cost control, reporting and contractual governance.

The role requires extensive commercial leadership across construction, energy or mission-critical sectors, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a construction-related discipline is required.
• Extensive commercial management experience in construction, infrastructure, energy or mission-critical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Experience leading commercial teams on large-scale projects.
• Excellent commercial acumen: cost control, forecasting and value optimisation.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience preparing contractual correspondence, reports and financial performance data.
• Understanding of design and build procurement and multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership training and experience developing high-performing teams.
• CSCS card (or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead cost and value management with systems and procedures in place.
• Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for projects.
• Negotiate contract terms, bonds and warranties with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage change processes and entitlements.
• Lead risk and opportunity management with operations.
• Provide commercial training to site staff.

Connaissances

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Risk management

Negotiation

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Cost control

Dispute resolution

Team leadership

Communication skills

Contract administration

Design & build procurement

CPD / professional development

CSCS or equivalent

Formation

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Law / Business Administration

CSCS card (or equivalent)

Outils

None specified

Description du poste

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a major energy project in Germany. Experience in energy, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall commercial management of the project and will lead the E:IO package, supported by two Quantity Surveyors.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a major energy project in Germany. Experience in energy, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall commercial management of the project and will lead the E:IO package, supported by two Quantity Surveyors. The Commercial Manager will provide strong commercial leadership to ensure the successful delivery of the project. Key responsibilities include overseeing cost and value management, contract negotiations, financial reporting, risk management, and dispute resolution. Working closely with the project team, the role will ensure robust commercial governance, support the development of team capability, and maintain positive relationships with clients and key stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Lead cost and value management for projects, ensuring systems and procedures are in place and followed
• Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for projects
• Identify and negotiate unacceptable contract terms, bonds, warranties and guarantees with clients and stakeholders
• Manage project change processes by recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where not the company’s liability
• Lead risk and opportunity management with the operations team, ensuring mitigation measures are identified and implemented
• Provide commercial support and training to site staff

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and mentor the commercial team to deliver key responsibilities and develop professional capability
• Support knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programmes
• Supervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects using appropriate techniques and software
• Lead the analysis of project cost reports to inform decision making
• Ensure commercial teams act in line with company values, health and safety standards and cultural behaviours

Program & Reporting

• Prepare and monitor long-term cash forecasts for projects, interpreting variances and recommending corrective action
• Lead preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Develop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performance
• Support programme and change reporting to management and stakeholders
• Contribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strategy
• Represent the company in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on commercial issues
• Provide guidance on risk allocation, step-down clauses and design liability in subcontractor and designer agreements
• Ensure commercial practices comply with legislation, company policies and best practice
• Contribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strategy
• Represent the company in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Proven commercial management experience within the construction, infrastructure, energy, or mission-critical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, construction law, risk management, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial teams on large-scale projects or complex programmes.
• Excellent commercial acumen, including cost control, financial management, forecasting, and value optimisation.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience preparing contractual correspondence, commercial reports, and financial performance data.
• Sound understanding of design and build procurement, project delivery, and multidisciplinary team environments.
• Training in commercial management, financial management, contract administration, bonds, warranties, and insurances.
• Leadership training with experience developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Valid CSCS card (or equivalent, where applicable).

Desirable

• Experience in behavioural-based safety leadership.
• Experience developing innovative commercial or cost-monitoring systems.
• Advanced training in change management, negotiation, and influencing.
• Active membership of relevant professional bodies and commitment to ongoing CPD in commercial management and construction law.

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.

We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.

We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.