Commercial Manager

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £70-75k per annum

37-hour working week

Home working most Fridays

Senior leadership role

Lead and develop commercial team

Influence profitability and strategy

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd, on behalf of a leading client in Manchester, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead a commercial team across multiple projects.

You will drive financial control, procurement, CVR reporting and contractual change management, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and strong client and supplier relationships.

This permanent role offers a senior leadership path, home Fridays, and a lucrative salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive commercial experience within construction, civil engineering or project delivery environments.
• Experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Business Senior Quantity Surveyor level with substantial industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the commercial team and mentor junior members.
• Provide contractual and commercial guidance to project teams and the wider business.
• Oversee project financial performance: cost control, turnover, cash flow and forecasts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor cash receipts and WIP to maximise cash flow and recover costs.
• Maintain robust CVR processes and monthly commercial reporting.
• Identify, report and manage commercial risks and opportunities across projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic commercial leadership

Financial forecasting

Contractual risk management

Stakeholder management

Team development

Negotiation

CVR reporting

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Commercial Manager Permanent GBP70,000 GBP75,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am 5:00pm Friday, 8:00am 12:00pm (home working most Fridays)

KPI Recruiting are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join one of our clients on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to lead and develop a commercial team, oversee project performance and ensure strong financial and contractual control across a range of projects.

Working closely with project delivery teams and senior management, you will play a key role in maximising profitability, managing commercial risks and opportunities, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This is primarily an office-based position, with occasional visits to sites, suppliers, clients and other offices.

You will be

• Leading, managing and developing the commercial team, supporting the development of junior team members
• Providing contractual and commercial guidance to project teams and the wider business
• Overseeing project financial performance, including cost control, turnover, cash flow and profit forecasts
• Managing contractual changes, variations and change control to ensure costs are agreed and recovered appropriately
• Monitoring work in progress, outstanding debts and cash receipts to maximise cash flow
• Ensuring robust Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) processes and accurate monthly commercial reporting
• Managing subcontractor accounts, variations, payment applications and final account settlements
• Identifying, managing and reporting commercial risks and opportunities across projects
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring contractual compliance and effective commercial procedures across the business
• Supporting project managers in understanding contractual obligations, financial performance and commercial priorities
• Driving continuous improvement, best practice and commercial performance to achieve business targets

You will have

• A degree in a relevant discipline
• Significant commercial experience within construction, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical installations, or a similar project delivery environment
• Experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Business Senior Quantity Surveyor level, with substantial industry experience
• A background in main contracting or project delivery
• Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts and a strong understanding of contractual and commercial principles
• Proven experience leading, managing or developing a commercial team
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including forecasting, cost control and margin management
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings and project programmes
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to make sound commercial decisions, manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure

What's on offer?

• GBP70,000 GBP75,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday
• Home working most Fridays
• A senior leadership opportunity within a project-focused environment
• The opportunity to lead and develop a commercial team
• The chance to influence project profitability, commercial strategy and business performance