Commercial Manager

Kier Group; Hatton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Commercial Manager to enhance the financial management of construction projects across its Severn Trent programme. This role requires proven expertise in commercial management and quantity surveying, with specific experience in NEC contracts preferred. The successful candidate will lead financial strategy, oversee procurement, manage budgets, and ensure compliance across multiple projects. If you are organized with strong negotiation abilities and a full driving license for site travel, apply now to join a dynamic team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Wide variety of benefits tailored to needs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial, quantity surveying, or financial management, ideally with NEC contracts.
• Strong problem-solving and financial skills, including forecasting and budgeting.
• Ability to communicate, negotiate, and influence effectively at all levels.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects.
• Hold a full driving licence for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial and financial management of construction projects.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and contract administration.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximize profitability.
• Oversee contract management and negotiations.
• Manage finances, including budgets and commercial reporting.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Financial management

NEC contracts knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

We're looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Severn Trent Framework based in Coventry

Location: Coventry or Birmingham, Some working from home available

Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As a Commercial Manager, you will drive forward the commercial and financial management of construction projects across the Severn Trent programme. You'll be trusted to work proactively, reporting into senior leaders on portfolio performance, advising project teams, and helping to drive strategic plans.

Your day to day will include :

Leading the commercial management of projects, ensuring financial performance, value delivery and compliance with business targets

• Heading subcontractor procurement and contract administration, from tender evaluation through to ongoing commercial oversight and performance management

Developing and implement commercial strategies that maximise profitability and proactively mitigate commercial and contractual risks

Overseeing contract management and negotiations, including NEC and other standard forms of contract, ensuring clear obligations and protections are in place

Managing all finances, including budgets, cost forecasting, cashflow and commercial reporting to support informed decision making

What are we looking for?

This role of Commercial Manager is great for you if you :

Have proven experience in commercial, quantity surveying or financial management, ideally with exposure to NEC contracts

Have strong problem solving and financial skills, including forecasting and budgeting

Are able to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively at all levels

Are organised and able to manage multiple projects

Hold a full driving licence for site travel

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier