Project Commercial Manager

Kier Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kier Group as a Project Commercial Manager in Salford and lead the commercial strategies for our Rail team. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring compliance with procedures, managing subcontractor accounts, and driving profitability on large-scale projects. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in transportation.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale projects in the rail industry.
• Understanding of contract conditions and payment processes.
• Familiarity with NEC suite of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Establish commercial strategy and framework for the project.
• Oversee and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Compile monthly applications for payment to the client.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Strategy

Team Leadership

Collaboration

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 applications for payment to the client and tracking 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/final account
• 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 a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information about benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a top priority. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know more can always be done. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences influence our policies. 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 who meet the minimum criteria are offered interviews.

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 of any convictions disclosed. Some roles may be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier