Commercial Manager

Navartis Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Employee benefits

Job summary

Navartis Ltd. in Northamptonshire is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of a portfolio of civils and infrastructure projects. The role covers multiple schemes with NEC, JCT and ICC contracts, requiring close collaboration with operational teams, clients and senior stakeholders.

The office is in the Midlands with a pathway for hybrid/remote work and site travel. You will develop commercial strategies, manage budgets, cash flow, and forecasting,

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive commercial management experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Strong background delivering Civils & Infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and leading commercial teams.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC, JCT and ICC contracts.
• Strong financial management, forecasting and commercial reporting experience.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial risk.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple civils and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise profitability.
• Manage CVRs, forecasting, cashflow and financial reporting.
• Oversee budgets and monitor commercial performance across projects.
• Manage NEC, JCT and ICC contracts, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and supply chain management.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and change control.
• Oversee valuations, final accounts and cash collection.
• Provide commercial support during pre-construction, tender reviews and bid submissions.
• Lead, mentor and develop Managing Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Support dispute resolution and provide contractual advice where required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance and commercial controls.
• Drive continuous improvement and commercial best practice across the business.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

Degree in QS

MRICS/MCIOB desirable

Tools

Commercial management systems

NEC/JCT/ICC contracts familiarity

Job description

Summary

A multi-disciplinary main contractor based in the midlands that excels in the delivery of construction projects on a national scale is looking to hire an experienced Commercial Manager to join the business to take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of a portfolio of civils and infrastructure projects in the Midlands Office base is in Northampton but they are open to candidates working from home and travelling to sites.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line with contractual obligations and will provide commercial leadership across multiple schemes, working closely with operational teams, clients and senior stakeholders to drive performance, maximise profitability and support the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple civils and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise profitability.
• Manage CVRs, forecasting, cashflow and financial reporting.
• Oversee budgets and monitor commercial performance across projects.
• Manage NEC, JCT and ICC contracts, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and supply chain management.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and change control.
• Oversee valuations, final accounts and cash collection.
• Provide commercial support during pre-construction, tender reviews and bid submissions.
• Lead, mentor and develop Managing Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Support dispute resolution and provide contractual advice where required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance and commercial controls.
• Drive continuous improvement and commercial best practice across the business.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive commercial management experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Strong background delivering Civils & Infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and leading commercial teams.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC, JCT and ICC contracts.
• Strong financial management, forecasting and commercial reporting experience.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial risk.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems.
• MRICS or MCIOB (desirable).

Salary / Package

Between £85,000 - £100,000 dependant on expertise and level plus;

• -26 days annual leave
• -Car allowance
• -Pension scheme
• -Employee benefits