Commercial Manager

OCU; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU, un leader dans le secteur de l'ingénierie, recherche un Commercial Manager expérimenté basé à Glasgow pour superviser les aspects commerciaux et juridiques de ses projets. Le candidat idéal aura plus de 10 ans d'expérience en gestion commerciale, d'excellentes compétences financières et une solide connaissance des contrats de construction. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de la révision des contrats, de la négociation avec les parties prenantes et de l'optimisation des coûts des projets.

Qualifications

• 10 ans d'expérience dans le secteur du génie civil.
• Solide connaissance des contrats de construction (NEC, FIDIC).

Responsibilities

• Superviser les aspects commerciaux et juridiques des projets.
• Diriger les négociations de contrats avec les clients et les sous-traitants.
• Réaliser des analyses régulières des coûts et des exercices d'ingénierie de valeur.

Skills

Gestion commerciale

Analyse financière

Négociation de contrats

Gestion des risques

Connaissance des contrats de construction

Education

Licence en génie civil, gestion de la construction ou domaine connexe

Statut agréé (MRICS/CICES) préféré

Job description

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

Commercial/ Legal Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our team. The Commercial Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the commercial and legal aspects of our tender and construction projects, including contract reviews, procurement and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management, excellent financial acumen, and a proven track record of delivering successful projects in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review tender stage contracts and conduct high level and detailed mark-up review for consideration and forward submission
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other third parties to secure favourable terms and conditions.
• Identify any commercial or legal risks associated with the tenders/ contracts
• Involve in the tender and construction procurement process, including supplier selection, contract administration, and performance evaluation, to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
• Conduct regular cost reviews and value engineering exercises to optimize project costs and enhance profitability.
• Prepare activity schedules, forecasts and the like for tenders
• Collaborate with Estimators, Estimating Managers/ Bid Manager, Design Management Engineers, Quantity Surveyors
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory requirements affecting the construction sector, adapting strategies and practices accordingly.
• Prepare and agree LOI wording for minor or enabling works contracts

Skills and Experience

• Based in HO in Glasgow
• Report directly to the Deputy Managing Director
• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. Chartered status or relevant professional qualifications (e.g., MRICS/CICES) preferred.
• Ideally 10 years plus experience in civil engineering contracting
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts i.e. NEC, FIDIC, SBBC contracts – including sub-contracts