Commercial Manager

Utilise Recruitment; Godalming; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager in Godalming to manage the commercial team for a highways maintenance contract. You will oversee contract management, ensure compliance with policies, and support financial monitoring. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in managing commercial processes. This position offers a salary of up to £100,000 plus a car allowance and performance bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing a commercial team.
• Experience in contract management and commercial processes.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team on major contracts.
• Provide monthly reports to senior management.
• Oversee contract management and supplier agreements.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Financial monitoring

Job description

Commercial Manager

Surrey

Up to £100,000 + Car allowance (£5,800) + 10% performance bonus

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead and manage the commercial team on a major highways maintenance contract, ensuring optimal performance and continuous development.

Duties

• Provide monthly reports to the Operations team and Senior Management team.
• Ensure all commercial processes for the contract are fit for purpose, efficient, and compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Manage the performance and development of the commercial team, inspiring positive staff morale and accountability.
• Oversee contract management with supply chain partners, ensuring clear and manageable agreements.
• Lead the team in developing accurate works estimates.
• Support final accounting with the client and supply chain partners.
• Ensure commercial management and reporting are correctly implemented in conjunction with operational and contract managers.
• Monitor budgets, ensure financial certainty, and challenge operational teams on monthly results.
• Understand and apply tender structures and strategies.
• Identify and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events, maintaining the relevant registers and logs.
• Support divisional leadership in developing and maintaining the contract Risk and Opportunity Register.