Commercial Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd, a leading UK infrastructure contractor, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major Kent infrastructure programme.

You will own financial performance, drive forecasting, manage change, procurement and contract administration, and mentor a team of QSs within a senior leadership role.

This is a long-term, senior position offering exposure to senior stakeholders and a chance to shape commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience within infrastructure or major construction.
• Experience leading a commercial team and managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial team across the project and drive performance.
• Develop and implement commercial strategy and governance.
• Manage change, compensation events and variations.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Provide commercial advice to senior project stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial management

Leadership

Subcontract & procurement

Forecasting & reporting

NEC contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent commercial qualification

Job description

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of a major, long-term infrastructure programme in Kent.

This is a senior commercial position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function across a complex project and work closely with senior operational and project leadership.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial leadership across the project, with responsibility for financial performance, commercial strategy and the development of the wider commercial team.

• Leading the commercial team across the project
• Developing and implementing commercial strategy
• Managing project financial performance
• Leading forecasting, CVRs and cost-to-complete processes
• Managing change, compensation events and variations
• Overseeing subcontract procurement and commercial management
• Managing commercial risk and opportunities
• Providing commercial advice to senior project stakeholders
• Supporting contract administration and negotiations
• Managing commercial disputes and resolution strategies
• Monitoring project performance against budgets and forecasts
• Leading commercial reviews with senior management
• Mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs
• Supporting the wider business with commercial governance and best practice

About You

You will ideally have:

• Significant commercial management experience within infrastructure, civil engineering or major construction
• Experience managing a commercial team
• Strong subcontract and procurement experience
• Excellent knowledge of commercial forecasting and reporting
• Strong contract knowledge, ideally including NEC
• Experience managing complex projects and significant work packages
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• A relevant degree/HNC/HND or equivalent commercial qualification

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager looking to take a senior role on a long-term, technically challenging infrastructure programme.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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