Commercial Manager

Anderselite Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the construction sector is seeking a Commercial Manager based in Derby. In this role, you will lead commercial delivery teams, manage project contracts, and ensure commercial excellence throughout project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive commercial experience, strong leadership skills, and a degree in a related field. This role offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Managing QS or above.
• Experience managing a successful commercial team.
• Experience at senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to commercial teams for project delivery.
• Develop relationships for contract negotiation.
• Support procurement team for value for money.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring adherence to governance.
• Review commercial resource levels and recruit as needed.
• Train staff on contractual and commercial matters.

Skills

Extensive commercial experience

Leadership qualities

Contract management

Risk assessment

IT reporting systems knowledge

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Degree in a related subject

Job description

Overview

Anderselite are currently recruiting on behalf of a tier one contractor, for a Commercial Manager on the Severn Trent framework. Based at Derby, you will provide leadership and management to the commercial delivery teams and core team commercial functions for the business. You will report directly to the Senior Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management to drive commercial excellence into project delivery ensuring accuracy of forecasts and protection of fee at all times.
• Develop and foster relationships with client and subcontractors alike to aid delivery and contract negotiation.
• Provide commercial support to procurement team ensuring at all times value for money.
• Negotiate contracts with client ensuring adherence to governance.
• Continuous review of commercial resource levels, playing an active part in recruitment to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager in providing contractual and commercial training to all staff in the region.
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager in review and continuous development of commercial processes and procedures.
• Deputise for the Senior Commercial Manager as and when required.

Essential qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience within a contracting environment and significant experience as Managing QS or above.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a related subject.
• Significant experience of managing a successful commercial team.
• Experience at senior management level; you will be able to demonstrate leadership qualities that promote an environment for excellence.
• Experience & Knowledge of IT reporting systems.
• Proficient in contract management and risk assessment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Packages and benefits

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Job needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Job needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance

Please contact Harry Sharrard at Anderselite for more information, via LinkedIn.