Commercial Manager

VINCI Construction; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Hybrid working

25 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

NUVIA UK is recruiting a Commercial Manager to join the Commercial team. Based near Warrington, the role covers commercial management from inception to final account, working with project teams and suppliers in a hybrid working environment.

You will lead contract administration, manage budgets, and forecast margins while ensuring compliance with NEC contracts. The successful candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, 5+ years of QS experience in engineering/construction, and strong

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related subject
• 5+ years of quantity surveying experience in engineering/construction
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts (Options C & E)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial management and contract administration from inception to final account
• Collaborate with project teams and supply chain and build client relationships
• Provide commercial delivery including cash flow, budgets, and reporting
• Negotiate contract amendments and review terms & conditions
• Prepare internal cost and commercial reports and forecast margins

Skills

Contract management

NEC contracts knowledge

Stakeholder management

Commercial reporting

Budgeting & cash flow

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CEMAR Contract Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commercial Manager

Permanent/ Hybrid

Birchwood Park, Warrington

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Purpose of the job

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial team based out of our Risley or Milton offices. You will be responsible for delivering the commercial and contract management of our projects, from inception to final account. You will work closely with project teams and support functions, and build strong relationships with our clients and supply chain. Your enthusiastic, proactive and professional approach will be key to successful project commercial outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

Provide commercial delivery of the following aspects for projects that operate on a lump sum, remeasurable, target cost, or reimbursable basis:

• Project cash flow and budget
• Contractual terms & conditions (both client and supply chain)
• Interim applications in accordance with contract procedures
• Change management, in accordance with contract procedures
• Negotiation of contract amendments, including review of terms & conditions
• Subcontract account management, including review of interim applications, preparation of payment certificates, management and assessment of potential changes, and final accounting upon completion
• Preparation of internal cost / commercial reports, including accurate margin forecasting
• People management
• Compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations

Reports to

Senior Commercial Manager or Head of Commercial

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or in a related subject (candidates with appropriate experience may be considered)
• 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying in the engineering or construction industry
• Excellent understanding of the NEC suite of contracts (particularly Options C & E)
• Demonstrable experience of successfully carrying out Quantity Surveying duties on multiple engineering and/or construction projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with project teams, clients, and the supply chain
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• PC literate in the Microsoft Office suite

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of the CEMAR Contract Management System
• Line management experience
• Current SC Clearance, or ability to achieve SC Clearance through NUVIA
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel to other UK offices and sites on occasion as necessary

Employee Staff Benefits

• 8.5% Employer Pension Contribution with Life Assurance Cover
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working, in agreement with local line management.
• 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work.
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• In Partnership with Trade Unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Fantastic Employee Discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Programme….. And more*
• After 1 year of service.