Commercial Manager

Building Careers UK; West Midlands Combined Authority, Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction recruitment is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to enhance project profitability and operational efficiency. The role involves managing commercial aspects of projects, ensuring financial control, and leading subcontractor management. This position offers the potential for progression to Commercial Director within a year based on performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in an SME contractor environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of multiple sectors including public, social housing, and healthcare.
• Demonstrable success in improving commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for all construction projects.
• Implement robust commercial processes to drive profitability.
• Manage subcontractor selection and performance evaluation.

Skills

Commercial Management

Subcontractor Management

Financial Management

Negotiation

Project Delivery

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field

Job description

Job Role - Commercial Manager

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced, commercially focused Commercial Manager to drive project profitability and operational efficiency. You will manage the commercial aspects of our projects, ensuring financial control, subcontractor management, and timely, profitable completion. The successful candidate will progress to Commercial Director within 12 months, based on demonstrable commercial improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall commercial responsibility for all construction projects, from tender through to final accounts.
• Implement and manage robust commercial processes that drive profitability, ensure accuracy in cost reporting, and foster effective financial management.
• Ensure timely project delivery within budget while proactively managing financial risks and resolving issues that may arise.
• Oversee the selection, management, and performance evaluation of subcontractors, ensuring that all subcontractor appointments meet project requirements, capability, and commercial criteria.
• Establish and lead rigorous negotiation processes to enhance project margins and overall profitability.
• Provide clear, strategic commercial direction to construction management and project teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Requirements:

• Proven Experience: A strong track record as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within an SME contractor environment.
• Sector Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of working across multiple sectors, including public sector, social housing, education, healthcare, industrial, and commercial projects.
• Commercial Success: Demonstrable success in driving commercial performance improvements and profitability within a hands-on contracting environment.
• Subcontractor Management: Excellent skills in subcontractor selection, management, negotiation, and performance evaluation.
• Qualification: A professional qualification or relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field is preferred.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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