Commercial Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement institute in London is seeking a Commercial Manager responsible for managing commercial activities across a variety of projects. The ideal candidate will have management experience in civil engineering, a degree or equivalent, and strong contractual expertise. The role includes maximizing cash collection, managing team performance, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Management experience in civil engineering works including utilities.
• Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all commercial aspects of projects are managed.
• Drive cost efficiency and provide high-standard commercial analysis.
• Manage the monthly commercial audit process.

Skills

Management of a team of quantity surveyors

Strong contractual experience

Excellent IT skills

Problem-solving ability

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Tools

Relevant software

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by Chairman Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors including Water, Transport, Built environment and Energy.

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working within large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects. Our aim is to develop long-term relationships based on Barhale values, which have been integral since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model places people at the core. We source, train and retain our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including Tunnelling, MEICA, Temporary and permanent design, Steel-fabrication, Signs (design and fabrication), and Health & safety equipment and products including PPE.

Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to high standards of people practices, an inclusive environment, and cultural alignment to business strategy and ethos.
• Job security and long-term work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes.
• A broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients.
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within.

Commercial Manager

The Role

The Commercial Manager is responsible for ensuring that all commercial aspects of projects and business overheads under their remit are properly managed and controlled, and that commercial strategy is developed and delivered in line with business requirements. Barhale's projects vary in value, complexity and duration, from established frameworks to bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works, ranging from £200k to £10m+. You will drive cost efficiency and provide high-standard commercial analysis, identifying, recording, tracking and realising commercial opportunities while mitigating risk.

Key Responsibilities

Management of Commercial Team

• Provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the projects and ensure that commercial staff reach their maximum potential
• Develop and expand the commercial knowledge of the team
• Review all commercial plans to deliver maximum margin
• Provide contractual advice during the tendering process
• Identify improvements to commercial procedures
• Manage the monthly commercial audit process
• Manage mediation/adjudication claims
• Ensure the subcontract process is administered correctly to protect the Company

Reporting

• Complete monthly review of contract results and performance
• Carry out cashflow and Work in Progress reporting
• Manage CVRs on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Business Unit/Company and provide any other reports which may be required
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance
• Manage and review cost to complete forecasts

Valuation and cash collection

• Ensure all valuations are submitted on time
• Maximise monthly valuations
• Ensure timely collection of cash
• Deal with claims preparation, final account negotiation and settlement
• Manage the compensation event process including timely submission with cost information

Audit and governance

• Ensure full compliance with Company commercial procedures and corporate governance requirements
• Carry out audits on regional contracts

Key Measures and Targets

• Cash Collection/Work in Progress reporting
• Contract Margin/Management of business risks
• Timely final accounting to maximise margin

Key Relationships

• Regional Managers
• Commercial Director
• Finance Director
• Commercial Team

Essential

• Management of a team of quantity surveyors, costing staff and project planners
• Degree qualified, or equivalent
• Experience of development and implementation of procedures
• Civil engineering works experience, including utilities
• Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
• Strong contractual experience
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
• Ability to solve problems efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional body, or working towards

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they guide how we care and invest in people. We are a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, committed to investing in people and creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers.

From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards