Project Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and transportation firm in Salford is seeking a Project Commercial Manager to lead the Commercial and Quantity Surveying function on rail projects. Your responsibilities will include managing subcontractor accounts and establishing commercial strategies to maximize project profitability. The ideal candidate will have experience in the rail industry and a strong understanding of contract conditions. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits and options for remote working.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale projects in the rail industry.
• Understanding of contract conditions related to obligations and payment.
• Familiarity with NEC suite of contracts.
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and delivery of the Commercial function on projects.
• Establish commercial strategy and monitor effectiveness.
• Manage Subcontractor accounts.
• Compile monthly payment applications to clients.

Skills

Project management

Commercial strategy

Collaboration

Contract negotiations

Job description

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We're looking for a Project Commercial Manager to join our Rail team in Salford. In this role, you'll be responsible for leading the strategy and delivery of the Commercial and Quantity Surveying function on assigned projects. Working within the parameters set by the Director/Commercial Manager, your focus will be on maximising service quality and project profitability.

Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester - travel to the office required with remote working available

Hours: Permanent Full-time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per year + annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits

What will you be responsible for?

As a Project Commercial Manager, you'll ensure compliance with all applicable company, group, and sector-specific procedures and policies, in line with the Integrated Business Management System.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Establishing commercial strategy and framework for the project and monitoring its effectiveness
• Overseeing and managing all aspects of Subcontractor accounts
• Compiling monthly application for payment to the Client and tracking the certification
• Working with the project operational staff to ensure that the profitable and commercial aspects of site decisions are understood

What are we looking for?

This role of Project Commercial Manager is ideal if you:

• Have experience delivering large-scale projects in the rail industry
• Have a working understanding of contract conditions, particularly relating to obligations of parties to the contract, valuations of variations, payment, and final accounts
• Are familiar with the NEC suite of contracts
• Have experience leading a team and creating a collaborative culture

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to offer our team a wide variety of benefits that can be tailored to your needs. More information about benefits can be found here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a top priority. We're proud of our initiatives, but always strive to do more. Our employees help shape our diversity and inclusion policies, making a real impact. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants with convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on conviction history or details. Some roles may require additional pre-employment checks.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier