Commercial Manager (Civils)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering seeks a Commercial Manager for a flood alleviation project. The role involves managing project costs, liaising with clients, and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in commercial civil engineering and strong negotiation skills. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

26 days holiday

Employer pension scheme

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial civil engineering management.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers on commercial issues and negotiate payments.
• Manage project costs and value, ensuring appropriate systems are in place.
• Develop innovative systems to control and monitor direct works costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant third-level qualification

Job description

Overview

We require a Commercial Manager for an upcoming flood alleviation project within our civil engineering business, Sisk Infrastructure.

The Commercial Manager will take overall responsibility, in conjunction with the DiC/AM, managing with limited direct involvement to ensure successful project delivery, maintain relationships, and maximize commercial returns.

John Sisk & Son has built a reputation for excellence as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the forefront of change.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the customer, representatives, and other third parties on commercial issues, including negotiating additional payments.
• Manage project costs and value, ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are in place.
• Identify and negotiate acceptable terms and conditions with clients and employers.
• Have detailed knowledge of the project cost management system and guide others accordingly.
• Develop innovative systems to control and monitor direct works costs and financial performance.
• Manage complex Project Cost Reporting systems, interrogate data, and identify trends.
• Propose actions in response to changing client and stakeholder needs and expectations.

Experience

• Ability to devise, manage, and monitor complex project cost reporting systems, with data interrogation skills.
• Experience facilitating risk management reviews, identifying, classifying, and proposing solutions for project and business risks.
• Strong negotiation skills to lead teams and secure favorable commercial results.
• Experience managing disputes through various resolution processes, with knowledge of legal techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership supporting a safety and health-focused culture aligned with Sisk HSE vision.

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification.
• 8+ years of experience in commercial civil engineering management and leadership.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with bonds, warranties, and insurances.
• Financial management expertise.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with annual increases.
• Company car or allowance.
• 26 days holiday, with options to purchase additional days.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage rate and travel expense coverage.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional and educational development.

Our people are central to our success. We offer purposeful work, work-life balance, limitless career growth, and a collaborative environment.

Note: Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by agencies sharing CVs will not be accepted, and no fees are applicable for introductions.

*Full job specifications are available upon request.

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