Commercial Director

Hamilton Barnes; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Commercial Manager to lead financial operations across the UK and Europe. This role is pivotal in overseeing contract negotiations, managing budgets, and ensuring project profitability. With a strong reputation for excellence in telecommunications, the company offers a supportive environment where your expertise in cost control and financial risk assessment will shine. Join a team that values innovation and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions, while enjoying a competitive benefits package that includes a company bonus scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme paid quarterly

Company pension scheme

20 days of holiday, increasing with service

Option for company car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Expertise in cost control and ensuring project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts while identifying risks.
• Monitoring budgets and ensuring profitability across projects.

Skills

Contract Negotiations

Dispute Resolution

Cost Control

Forecasting

Project Profitability

Financial Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Job description

Our client is a full turnkey provider delivering high-quality fibre cabling, splicing, and civil works for major telecommunications companies. With a presence in the UK, Germany, and Austria, they have built a strong reputation for excellence, completing large-scale projects for industry leaders.

Their experienced team, each with over a decade of expertise, ensures fast, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across fibre cabling projects, WAN solutions, LAN installation, and more.

With current contracts exceeding £50 million annually, they continue to set the standard in telecommunications contracting. They are currently seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee financial operations across the UK and Europe.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

1. Reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts while identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
2. Monitoring budgets, ensuring profitability, and managing project variations.
3. Acting as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal teams to align commercial objectives.
4. Negotiating terms, overseeing performance, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
5. Ensuring regulatory adherence and providing financial and commercial performance insights.
6. Monitoring financial accounts, approving invoices, and ensuring accurate payroll processing.

Skill requirements for the role:

1. Strong experience in contract negotiations and dispute resolution (upstream and downstream).
2. Expertise in cost control, forecasting, and ensuring project profitability.
3. Strong ability to review, negotiate, and manage contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
4. Capability to assess financial risks, manage project variations, and make data-driven decisions.
5. Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Benefits package:

• Company bonus scheme paid quarterly.
• Company pension scheme.
• 20 days of holiday, increasing by one day with each year of service up to 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• Option to have a company car or car allowance.