Commercial Manager

R W Armstrong; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end construction firm in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial performance of the Master Trades Division. This role involves winning new work, ensuring financial control, and enhancing the company's reputation through effective team management. The ideal candidate will have expertise in surveying projects, pricing work, and a thorough understanding of high-end residential contracting. This position offers competitive salary and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Sick pay

Life cover

Maternity/paternity pay

Long service awards

Holiday allowance increasing with service

Bank holidays

Exclusive discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare programs

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying multiple projects of various complexities and values.
• Ability to price and win work.
• Detailed knowledge of high-end residential contracting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a healthy pipeline and planned turnover.
• Externally present and promote the Master Trades division positively.
• Enhance the company's reputation and secure ongoing project opportunities.
• Implement effective controls on commercial and construction performance across projects.
• Provide cash flow forecasts to the Commercial Director.
• Report quarterly to Group Directors on operational and financial aspects of projects.
• Manage variations across multiple ongoing projects effectively.
• Conduct regular site visits and liaise with project teams to maintain relationships and improve performance.

Skills

Surveying multiple projects

Pricing and winning work

Knowledge of high-end residential contracting

Understanding of the construction process

Proficiency with IT systems

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Armstrong House - Basingstoke
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 42.75

As a leader in high-end construction, heritage conservation, and specialist crafts in London and the South of England, we take pride in working on Britain's finest private residences, luxury hotels, and historic architecture. We believe our people are our greatest asset, as their dedication to excellence forms the foundation of our reputation.

Responsibilities include acting in the company's best interests by winning new work and managing the commercial performance of the Master Trades Division. This involves ensuring contractual and financial control, reducing risk, maximizing opportunities, and maintaining profitability. A key aspect is developing your team to ensure high financial awareness and uphold the company's reputation.

The responsibilities you'll be trusted with:

• Maintain a healthy pipeline and planned turnover.
• Externally present and promote the Master Trades division positively.
• Enhance the company's reputation and secure ongoing project opportunities.
• Implement effective controls on commercial and construction performance across projects.
• Provide cash flow forecasts to the Commercial Director.
• Report quarterly to Group Directors on operational and financial aspects of projects.
• Manage variations across multiple ongoing projects effectively.
• Conduct regular site visits and liaise with project teams to maintain relationships and improve performance.

Where you'll be based

You will join our skilled Master Tradesmen, delivering exceptional craftsmanship in Brickwork, Carpentry, and Painting & Decorating. The team is passionate about high-quality finishes.

Some of the rewards of working with us:

• Opportunities to develop new skills and accelerate your career with our support and training programs.
• Join an inclusive community where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to share ideas.
• Competitive salary, pension, sick pay, life cover, maternity/paternity pay, and long service awards.
• Holiday allowance increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Exclusive discounts at top retailers and supermarkets.
• Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, offering legal advice, counseling, and more.
• Festive season break during Christmas.
• Healthcare programs, annual flu vaccines, and personalized menopause plans for those who benefit.

The key knowledge and skills required for this role include:

• Experience in surveying multiple projects of various complexities and values.
• Ability to price and win work.
• Detailed knowledge of high-end residential contracting.
• Understanding of the construction process.
• Proficiency with IT systems.
• Practical and logical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.