Commercial Manager

Astute People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager for a well-established construction company in Bristol/Bridgwater. The ideal candidate has significant experience managing construction projects valued over £5 million and in-depth knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. Competitive salary with perks such as birthdays off, a car benefit scheme, and more. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment where employee value is paramount.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Birthdays off

Additional leave for length of service

24/7 GP Access

Cycle to work scheme

Car benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial management of construction projects over £5 million.
• In-depth contractual knowledge (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol Test.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily commercial operations.
• Support Commercial Directors.
• Draft complex subcontract arrangements.
• Lead weekly team meetings.
• Resolve contract and commercial operation issues.
• Review and report on cost/value data.
• Analyse Sales and Performance data.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Astute's Team is partnering with a well established construction company to recruit a Commercial Manager for its Bristol/ Bridgwater location.

The Commercial Manager role comes with a competitive salary and other great benefits, like birthdays off, car benefit schemes and in service death benefit.

If you're a Commercial Manager with experience in the construction industry, and are looking to work for an organisation that really values it's employees, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Manager role

Reporting to your Manager, you will:

• Manage daily commercial operations
• Support Commercial Directors
• Draft complex subcontract arrangements
• Lead weekly team meetings
• Resolve contract and commercial operation related issues
• Review and report on cost/value data
• Analyse Sales and Performance data

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong experience in the commercial management of construction projects valued over 5 million
• Degree level qualification in a relevant field (Desirable)
• In-depth contractual knowledge (expert understanding of JCT, NEC and desirable knowledge of FIDIC)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol Test
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Personal skills

The Commercial Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Able to negotiate
• Analytical with an ability for problem-solving
• Committed to attention to detail
• Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Salary and benefits of the Commercial Manager role

• Competitive Salary
• Birthdays off
• Additional leave for length of service
• 24/7 GP Access
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car benefit scheme

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.