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MWH Treatment; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Commercial Manager to enhance its team in Chelmsford. The role involves overseeing commercial delivery teams, driving excellence in project management, and managing contracts with clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a contracting environment, strong leadership skills, and a degree in a related field. Key responsibilities include commercial management, team development, and fostering client relationships, ensuring high standards in all commercial processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience in contracting environment.
• Experience as Senior QS or above.
• Proficient in managing a successful commercial team.
• Leadership qualities to promote excellence.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial excellence into project delivery.
• Foster relationships for contract negotiation.
• Support procurement for value for money.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring adherence to governance.
• Review commercial resource levels for effective delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Relationship building

IT reporting systems

Education

Degree in a related subject

Job description

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their commercial team with a Commercial Manager for our Essex and Suffolk (Northumbrian Wate) framework. Based in Chelmsford you will provide leadership and management to the commercial delivery teams and core team commercial functions for our business.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management to drive commercial excellence into project delivery ensuring accuracy of forecasts and protection of fee at all times.
• Develop and foster relationships with client and subcontractors alike to aide delivery and contract negotiation.
• Provide commercial support to procurement team ensuring at all time value for money.
• Negotiate contracts with client ensuring adherence to MWHTs governance.
• Continuous review of commercial resource levels playing an active part in recruitment to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager in providing contractual and commercial training to all staff in the region.
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager in review and continuous development of commercial processes and procedures
• Undertake approvals and other processes in accordance with the MWHT authority matrix.
• Deputise for the Senior Commercial Manager as and when required.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience within a contracting environment and significant experience as Senior QS or above.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a related subject.
• Significant experience of managing a successful commercial team.
• Experience at senior management level, with leadership qualities that promote an environment for excellence.
• Experience and knowledge of IT reporting systems.
• Proficient in contract management and risk assessment.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.