Senior Commercial Leader – Construction Projects

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional organization in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager to provide strong leadership in project delivery and ensure compliance with commercial governance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction or infrastructure sectors, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with yearly increase

26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

Employer pension

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and Educational development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within construction or infrastructure.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to secure acceptable outcomes on complex projects.
• Ability to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and reports under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and value management for projects, ensuring systems and procedures are in place and followed.
• Manage project change processes by recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where not the company's liability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on commercial issues.

Skills

Strong knowledge of contract law

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration

Job description

A leading professional organization in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager to provide strong leadership in project delivery and ensure compliance with commercial governance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction or infrastructure sectors, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.