Highways Commercial Lead — Flexible Working

Ringway; Maidstone; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ringway in Kent is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on our Kent County Council Highways Contract. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering commercial excellence, value for our client, and performance across the contract.

The role collaborates with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to manage risk, oversee pricing and governance, and ensure effective contract management for highway maintenance and improvement works in Kent.

Qualifikationen

• Proven commercial and contract management experience within highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• Professional membership would be advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the commercial team.
• Oversee commercial reporting, forecasting, budget management, and final account settlement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for commercial and contractual matters with Kent County Council and key supply chain partners.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, and effective contract management processes.
• Manage, mentor, and develop commercial team members, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee pricing, estimates, subcontractor agreements, and contractual instructions.
• Provide accurate commercial insight and reporting to support business planning and decision-making.
• Identify, manage, and monitor contractual risks, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Maintain and develop the contract Risk and Opportunity Register.
• Produce concise commercial reports for senior management, highlighting performance, opportunities, and risks.

Kenntnisse

Commercial management

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Team development

Communication skills

Health & safety

Ausbildung

Professional membership (RICS/ICES/CIOB)

Jobbeschreibung

Ringway in Kent is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on our Kent County Council Highways Contract. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering commercial excellence, value for our client, and performance across the contract.

The role collaborates with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to manage risk, oversee pricing and governance, and ensure effective contract management for highway maintenance and improvement works in Kent.