Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead its construction business in Manchester. This pivotal role involves overseeing the commercial performance of contracts, managing quantity surveying teams, and ensuring effective risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong contractual knowledge and experience in commercial reporting, enabling them to drive business growth and profitability. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will shape the future of the organization. If you have the potential and transferable skills, we encourage you to apply and start a conversation.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience in a senior commercial role within Tier 1 contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial team, driving performance through effective management.
• Produce high-level cost reports and oversee valuation processes.

Skills

Commercial Reporting

Contractual Knowledge (NEC, JCT)

Risk Management

Quantity Surveying

Team Management

Financial Management

Education

RICS Qualification

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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We're looking for a Commercial Manager to join our construction business in Manchester.

Location

Salford, North West.

Hours

40 hours per week

What will you be responsible for?

As Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial team within our Manchester business unit, driving the commercial performance of contracts through effective management of quantity surveying staff, understanding of contract conditions, and risk management strategies.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Producing and consolidating high-level cost and expenditure reports across projects.
• Overseeing monthly valuation processes, verifying and collating information provided by the commercial teams.
• Managing financial contingencies in projects, ensuring allowances reflect current project status.
• Reviewing contractor and supplier claims, adjudicating disputes, and recommending settlements.
• Finalizing contractor accounts and closing out project contracts.
• Allocating commercial resources across the region to ensure adequate coverage for tenders and projects.
• Managing commercial teams to ensure unified strategies and standards.
• Serving as an escalation point for Managing Quantity Surveyors when necessary.
• Identifying and addressing commercial resource needs, balancing staff costs with budgets.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if you:

• Have a formal qualification such as RICS, Degree, or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Have experience in a senior commercial role within a Tier 1 main contracting environment.
• Have managed large teams.
• Possess strong contractual knowledge of NEC, JCT, arbitration, and adjudication processes.
• Are skilled in commercial reporting, capable of producing accurate board-level reports outlining risks and opportunities.
• Have experience developing and implementing commercial strategies to drive business growth and profitability.

We value potential and transferable skills, so even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply and let's have a conversation.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We encourage our employees to shape our policies through their experiences. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here.

We look forward to your application at #joinkier