Commercial Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national construction company in Birmingham is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee cost and contract management for complex civil engineering projects. Successful candidates will have experience with major projects (over £100m) and possess a formal qualification such as RICS. Responsibilities include procuring subcontractors, managing commercial teams, and providing cash flow forecasts. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant project outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing design packages for major projects over £100m.
• Strong supervisory skills in a commercial management context.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and contract award for subcontractors.
• Manage and supervise commercial staff in the team.
• Provide regular cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Team management

Attention to detail

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)/

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

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