Commercial manager

Systech International; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead teams on major projects across the UK. The role requires strong leadership skills, significant experience in commercial management, and a background in construction contracts. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, excellent communication abilities, and be able to travel. This position offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects while providing sound commercial leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial teams on construction projects.
• Strong background in commercial performance management.
• Extensive knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on major construction projects.
• Ensure projects deliver according to contract specifications.
• Assist in business development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Commercial strategy development

Contractual negotiations

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Job description

Established in 1991, Systech International continues to grow providing responsive, high quality multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of major construction, infrastructure and energy projects. Our team of over 500 professionals deliver services over the full lifespan of projects – from bid to handover – from our offices across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Role

We have several exciting opportunities available for Commercial Managers who are in a position to travel across the UK and have the flexibility to be away from home Monday to Friday. As a Commercial Manager you will provide leadership to the commercial team, establishing commercial processes and procedures alongside major main contractors. You will have a proven ability to lead and mentor a team, implementing new procedures and strategies alongside a history in a senior commercial position with UK main contractor. This is a consultancy role and you must therefore be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a client facing environment.

Responsibilities

• To lead teams on major construction projects
• Take responsibility for a project’s commercial performance
• Develop commercial strategies and lead on contractual negotiations
• To ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract
• Responsibility for management account preparation and liaison with senior management
• Extensive knowledge of main standard forms of contract including NEC and JCT
• Procurement experience on large value contracts
• Experience of claims preparation and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Can assist in business development

Individual

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (or similar, a 2:1 or higher preferred)
• A Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (preferred)
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Presentable and articulate
• Excellent organiser with proven time management skills

For more information on this role or to discuss our other current opportunities, please contact the Recruitment Team [e-mail]