Commercial Manager

Talascend International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company seeks a Commercial Manager to lead a project’s commercial team in Manchester. The role involves developing commercial strategy, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in the construction industry and strong leadership skills. This opportunity emphasizes a collaborative culture and aims to promote diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
• Solid legal, contractual, and construction knowledge.
• Skilled in preparing reports and financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project’s commercial team.
• Implement and oversee commercial procedures.
• Prepare and issue periodic valuations and reports.

Skills

Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen

Strong problem-solving skills

Proven negotiation and leadership skills

Strong analytical abilities

Education

Full Membership of RICS or CICES

7+ years post-graduate commercial experience in construction

Job description

Are you a construction Commercial Manager looking for a new opportunity?

Our Client has a requirement for a Commercial Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Manchester.

Role Purpose:

The Commercial Manager will:

• Lead and manage the project’s commercial team.
• Take ownership of commercial strategy, governance, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with company and contract requirements at all times.
• Promote a collaborative working culture and uphold company values.

You will be self-motivated, disciplined, commercially astute and able to identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks. You will also be a strong communicator, confident in stakeholder engagement, and a proactive problem-solver.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Provide commercial input at work-winning stage.
• Ensure adequate commercial resourcing of the project team.
• Implement and oversee commercial procedures, ensuring compliance with company and contract requirements.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and address contractual issues promptly.
• Manage and report on insurances relevant to the project.
• Lead and manage commercial personnel, including:
  • Main contract management & administration
  • Supply chain management & contract administration
  • Commercial document control
  • Cost capture, control, and reporting (including CLR completion)
  • Programme management
  • Cash management
• Develop staff skills and competencies for successful succession planning.
• Liaise and negotiate with the customer’s commercial and/or project team.
• Establish and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and issue periodic valuations and reports in line with deadlines.
• Provide commercial advice to the Contract Leader and/or Sector Management Team.
• Work alongside other Commercial Managers to ensure consistency across the business.
• Review value management and advise on risk management strategies.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all HSE risks are raised with the Contract Leader or Project Manager.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical, logical, and methodical working approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative, strategic mindset.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
• Proven negotiation and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Solid legal, contractual, and construction knowledge.
• Full Membership of RICS or CICES.
• 7+ years post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in office management systems, filing, document control, and distribution.
• Skilled in preparing reports, payment certificates, and interim/closeout financial reports.
• Experience in strategic objective delivery and change programme implementation.
• Additional professional memberships or qualifications.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Commercial Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.