Commercial Manager (Construction) - Belfast

REED Specialist Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their growing team in Belfast. This role involves overseeing project commercial teams, managing financial delivery, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong background in surveying or cost engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a reputable business and contribute to significant projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Commercially astute and ambitious.
• High standard of organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project Commercial Team and support the construction team.
• Manage large key projects and secure financial delivery.
• Identify commercial risks and report to senior management.

Skills

Commercial Manager

Construction

Management

Education

Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline

Job description

Commercial Manager (Construction) - Belfast

£70,000 - £80,000 Plus benefits

Our award-winning client is experiencing significant growth in the sector, with significant major projects already underway and more in the pipeline, they now require a Commercial Manager / experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the management team on a full time and permanent basis.

Working closely with the Commercial Director and SLT, this is a key role, requiring a minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar role.

To lead the project Commercial Team and provide support to the construction team on all commercial and quantity surveying functions including the following key responsibilities:

• To lead the project Commercial Team and provide support to the construction team on all commercial and quantity surveying functions including the following key responsibilities:
• The commercial management of large key projects
• Responsible for securing the financial delivery of these projects by controlling costs - utilising your Project Commercial Team
• Day to day management of the Project(s) Commercial Team
• Identify potential commercial risks and reporting of same to senior management
• Track monthly job performance and provide update via accurate reporting and feedback to the Commercial Director
• Identify, analyse, and report on trends within the Project Budget at Design, Procurement and Delivery stages
• Forecasting the impact of revenue and costs on Project cashflow
• Oversee the management of subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuation, variations, and final account
• Lead the Project procurement in conjunction with Procurement Department/site teams
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations and provide advice of the same to the construction team
• Oversee change control and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Liaise and advise operational teams of commercial and contractual issues
• Oversee commercial and contractual processes and adjust/develop as required
• Manage client relationships to ensure collaboration
• Report and advise upon disputed items
• Any other duties associated required to undertake the above role.
  
  Essential Criteria:
• Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Commercially astute and ambitious
• High standard of organisational and time management skills
• High level of IT literacy
• Good communication skills
• Management experience
• Experience with standard forms of contract, notably NEC.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior construction professional to join one of NI's most reputation businesses.

For more information and a full job description, please contact Laurence at Reed Belfast or simply click 'Apply'. Alternatively, you can contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.

Skills:
Commercial Manager Construction Management Belfast Projects