Commercial Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Commercial Manager to join its construction team, initially based in Sunderland. This role involves overseeing commercial strategies and project delivery, providing leadership across commercial activities. Ideal candidates will transition from roles like Quantity Surveyor, contributing to a range of high-profile projects within a supportive team setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Car Allowance / Company Car

Travel coverage to any of our sites

Extensive benefits including Private Medical, Pension, Health programs

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for learning and career development

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy, customer engagement, and repeat business, while managing, training, and developing the Commercial Teams.
• Utilize planning and project management skills to deliver multiple complex commitments, consistently using financial levers to grow profitability.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the commercial function supports other departments such as Design, Operations, and Pre-Construction.

Job description

The Vacancy

Wates is looking for a Commercial Manager to join our construction team on a national basis, initially in Sunderland with our Advanced Manufacturing team, focusing on high-profile, technically complex projects.

If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of construction and seek an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh ideas, and elevate your career within the industry, then join us to help create tomorrow together.

This role offers a great opportunity for those looking to step up from a Quantity Surveyor or Project Surveyor into a Commercial Manager position, allowing career progression within a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Commercial Managers play a vital role, encompassing both work-winning and project delivery, providing leadership, management, governance, and excellence across all commercial activities before and after contracts, whether for a single large project or a portfolio of projects.

As our Commercial Manager, you will:

• Drive commercial strategy, customer engagement, and repeat business, while managing, training, and developing the Commercial Teams.
• Utilize planning and project management skills to deliver multiple complex commitments, consistently using financial levers to grow profitability.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the commercial function supports other departments such as Design, Operations, and Pre-Construction.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to role/grade)
• Travel coverage to any of our sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including Private Medical, Pension (8% employer contribution), Health and Wellness programs, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

To learn more about LIFE AT WATES, visit https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

We are always seeking new talent to join us in growth and innovation. Even if you don't meet all listed skills, many are transferable within the WATES Group.

If you'd like clarity on any vacancies or wish to discuss career opportunities confidentially, contact our In-House Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and proud to be recognized through awards including gold accreditation with Investors in People and being a Disability Confident employer. Being family-owned, we value long-term relationships.

Work for Wates

Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company with a legacy spanning over 125 years.

Our purpose is 'reimagining places for people to thrive,' guided by our three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities with opportunities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Fostering inclusive opportunities and relationships for everyone involved with us.

We are proud to be recognized as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are fair and non-discriminatory, regardless of background.

Awards

Best Project - Inside Housing Development Awards

Winner - 2022 Construction News Awards

Gold Award - Investors in People 2022

Gold Award - Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards

Top 50 Employers for Women - 2022

Winner - 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards