Commercial Manager

Vinci; Burscough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Commercial Manager based in Burscough. This role involves supporting senior leadership teams, managing commercial performance of live contracts, and improving team competencies. Ideal candidates will have commercial experience in the construction industry, a strong understanding of NEC contracts, and excellent people management skills. This position offers the chance to contribute to large infrastructure projects across the UK while collaborating with various teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Focus on providing excellent commercial management.
• Ability to work with teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Technical knowledge of NEC Contracts and large infrastructure projects.
• Commercial experience within the construction industry.
• Excellent people management skills with a proven record.
• Team player and approachable to everyone.
• Full driving licence and ability to work nationally.
• Good industry links and connections with potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Support live contracts and senior leadership teams.
• Provide contractual guidance to project teams.
• Assist with claims, compensation events, and warnings.
• Monitor project financial and commercial performance.
• Prepare monthly forecasts for divisional review.
• Promote team development to improve competencies.
• Understand client relationships and attend senior meetings.
• Support tender team for contract reviews and risks.
• Drive positive commercial outcomes from live projects.
• Identify and drive improvement initiatives.
• Monitor commercial performance of live contracts.
• Report on key performance indicators.
• Participate in engagement tours with sites.
• Review training requirements for project team members.

Skills

Commercial management excellence

Improvement opportunity identification

Technical knowledge of contracts

Commercial experience in construction

People management skills

Team player

Full driving licence

Industry links

Job description

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Support the Northern team undertaking the live Contracts, in particularly the senior leadership teams
• Provide contractual guidance where required by assists our project teams
• Assist with when required or requested key claims/compensation events/early warnings that the teams may be pursuing
• Monitor through the project financial and commercial working alongside the project manager ensure reporting the site performance (profitability, opportunity, and risk) and report to the divisional director monthly. Or where any concerns are raised
• Prepare with the operations teams the monthly forecasting for review by the divisional Director
• Drive and promote the development of the teams to ensure all commercial team members improve their competency
• Understand and develop relationships with our clients and their teams and attend senior meetings
• Provide support to the Projects tender team to ensure contract reviews are completed and key risks and opportunities identified and complete the commercial governance documentation
• Provide through leadership positive commercial outcomes from our live projects
• Monitor/review the profitability of each project and highlight any concerns or opportunities
• Review and provide appropriate advice to the teams where necessary
• Identify and drive improvement initiatives in line with the strategic needs of the business
• Provide Input into tender process and participate in risk review meetings
• Monitoring commercial performance of the live Contracts
• Monitor, develop and report on key performance indicators
• Monitoring leading & retrospective behavioural indicators
• Participate in engagement tours with sites
• Review of training requirements for the Project's team members
• Review of site commercial procedures/processes
• Promote and share lessons learnt
• Assist in development reviews

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Focus on providing excellence commercial management
• Ability to work with our teams to identify improvement opportunities to increase profitability and manage risk
• Technical knowledge of a variety of forms of contract with an in-depth understanding of NEC Contracts and experience of large infrastructure projects
• Commercial experience within the construction industry
• Excellent people management skills and a proven record of success in supporting construction teams
• Team player and approachable to all whatever their level of responsibility
• Full driving licence and can work nationally throughout the UK
• Have good links within the industry and with potential clients

Physical Working Environment:

Office based in Burscough, with travel nationwide as required.

When you join the world's largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you're part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground‑breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

Bachy Soletanche is a worldwide, leading specialist in modern geotechnics and foundation engineering. We bring our experience, innovation, and expertise together to deliver the highest quality ground engineering solutions. Whether you are seeking a small‑scale subcontractor or a major joint venture partner, we operate at every level and can offer as much support as you need to deliver your programme. We believe that successful outcomes are based on collaboration, mutual respect and well‑resourced teamwork. Our designs and advice are based on reliable evidence and relevant experience. Our designers, engineers, project managers and workforce all work together to protect your best interests. Depending on the scale of your project, you will receive the specialist guidance of either our Core Business or Major Projects team to ensure we offer the most tailored approach to your scheme. We listen, we question, we challenge, and we deliver.