Commercial Manager

STRABAG SE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Greater London is seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of projects. The role involves substantial experience in the construction industry, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring two days in Ipswich and two days at the London office. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of contracts and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have substantial proven experience in a commercial role within the construction industry.
• Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the portfolio of projects.
• Manage recruitment and staffing structure for direct reports.
• Build team development and monitor performance.
• Ensure adherence to group procedures and governance.
• Maximise cash position including WIP control and cash flow improvement.

Skills

Commercially astute

Knowledge of NEC contract suites

Leadership Skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)

Job description

• CharteredQuantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Commercially astute with substantial provenexperience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry.
• Must have knowledge of theNEC contract suites
• Expertknowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods ofMeasurement.
• CharteredQuantity Surveyor Status (member) - Desired but not essential
• Understandingof programming techniques and project controls.
• LeadershipSkills.
• Computerliterate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications(Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).

This will be a site based role with requirements for x2 days per week in Ipswich and 2 days working from our St James's Park, London head office. with hybrid work offered to 1 or 2 days working from home.

• Efficiently manage all commercial aspectsof the Portfolio of projects and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders
• Manage the recruitment and staffing structure/utilisation for direct reports.
• Buildteam, manage the development of personal plans, establishment ofobjectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis -maintain performance
• Delegationof appropriate work to all staff, whilst maintaining accountability
• Encourageand develop a culture of contractual & commercial awareness on allprojects.
• Assistwith the development and training of Commercial Practitioners includingsupervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC orequivalent.
• Ensurethe site teams adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Contribute to the production of BusinessPlan and strategy
• Collate,analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, thenimplement required actions.
• Ensure that the Commercial Practitionersadminister the contracts correctly in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify,mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work.
• Maximising of cash position, includingWIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects
• Identificationand advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
• Assist in work winning duties asrequired, including proactive release of team members and attendance at ClientPresentations for Tender Interviews
• Assistin development of Joint Venture Agreements and arrangements where appropriate.
• Assistin the procurement of PCG’s, Bonds and Warranties.
• Negotiationof simple contract with the Client, including highlighting of business riskparameters.
• Ensuringoptimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertakingconstant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resourceforecasting.
• Abilityto handle Client disputes, including issues outside of the contract.
• Ensurethat the outturn costs on the projects are monitored on a monthly basis througha detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast maintained.
• Undertakeany other work as required of you by the Commercial Director, includingassistance in emergency situations for peers and manager.
• Attend client engagement events for equivalent levelcustomer feedback, alignment and future pipeline of work.
• Carry out commercial audits on other areas of thebusiness as and when required.