Commercial Manager

Randstad Construction & Property; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational construction firm based in Birmingham is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead contract and cost management for major projects. Candidates must have experience commercial management and managing large-scale projects worth over £100 million. The role involves supervising a team, overseeing procurement, and ensuring that cash flow forecasts are accurate. A formal qualification such as RICS is required. This role promotes diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience of commercial management is essential.
• Prior experience with major projects valued over £100M is required.
• Strong capability in managing design packages is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and contract award for subcontractors.
• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers.
• Manage and supervise commercial staff in the team.
• Provide regular cash flow forecasts of expenditure.
• Manage the change management process and assess risks.

Skills

Experience managing or supervising a team

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Presentation skills

Education

Formal qualification RICS or similar

Job description

Are you interested in working for a Multi-national Construction & Infrastructure company who specialise in complex civil Engineering projects? If so then this is the perfect opportunity for you! They're currently looking for a Commercial Manager to oversee and manage the cost and contract management aspects of a section (detail design) from initiation to close out on a major project.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and contract award for subcontractors and subconsultants
• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub-contractors
• Manage and supervise commercial staff in the team
• Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate
• Oversee the assessment of EWN's and compensation events
• Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure
• Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis
• Manage the change management process consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn
• Produce of a monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report
• Manage the monthly valuation process
• Manage potential contractor and supplier claims
• Manage the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement
• Oversee the finalisation of contractor's accounts and close out contractor contracts for the project
• Manage the process to raise consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties
• Manage the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

• Experience of commercial management
• Experience of major (100m+) projects, managing design packages
• Formal qualification RICS or similar

Behavioural & Technical Competencies

• Experience managing or supervising a team
• Attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader strategy
• Capable of clearly articulating and supporting a position
• Comfortable presenting to senior management

If this role seems of interest & you'd like to find out more , apply & get in touch . (phone number removed)/

Randstad CPE 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 more than 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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