Senior Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to manage commercial operations, focusing on cost efficiency and risk mitigation for critical projects. In this role, you will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Buyers, ensuring compliance with NEC contracts while enhancing quality and value. Your responsibilities will include reviewing tenders, managing variations, and overseeing payment processes, all while fostering strong relationships with suppliers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to major projects and develop your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Increase After Two Years

Onsite Gym

Free Beverages

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in NEC contract administration and commercial management.
• Ability to manage operational aspects of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and risks for critical projects while ensuring compliance.
• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Buyers to optimize performance.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess project progress and financial performance.

Skills

Commercial Management

Risk Management

Cost Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Cost Reporting Software

Job description

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You will be responsible for managing commercial operations. The role includes minimising costs, particularly in relation to the requirements of the NEC4 contracts under which our major projects are contracted, as well as mitigating risks on mission-critical projects while ensuring quality and value for money. You will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Buyers, implement commercial best practices, and develop cost templates to ensure consistency across the business.

You will also be involved in reviewing tenders for risks and opportunities, managing sub-contractor and client variations, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Additionally, you will monitor project costs, submit client applications for payment, and manage the payment process for sub-contractors and clients. Regular site visits will be required to assess project progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage costs and risks for critical projects, ensuring compliance with required standards.
• Lead and develop a commercial team.
• Review tenders, manage variations, and ensure contract compliance.
• Monitor project costs and oversee payment processes.
• Undertake regular site visits to assess project progress and financial performance, including contract variations.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks on live projects.
• Ensure effective management and motivation of staff and direct reports to optimise performance.
• Develop and maintain an effective supply chain for the delivery of goods and services.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance project delivery and efficiency.
• Improve processes and systems to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to address delivery issues.
• Capture cost movements and update estimating templates for future projects.
• Take the Commercial Lead role on major data centre projects.
• Allocate commercial resources to project teams in liaison with the Head of Commercial.
• Draft NEC4 sub-contracts for issue to the supply chain where appropriate.
• Report through cost plan templates, managing project margins and financial contributions.
• Provide input into the pricing of proposals and tenders.
• Ensure contractual compliance with NEC mechanisms and timescales.
• Implement and manage Commercial SOPs.
• Work alongside the Head of Commercial to identify and apply departmental process improvements.
• Attend operational, project review, and health & safety meetings as required.
• Contribute to the development of BladeRoom products and delivery methods.
• Enhance knowledge of BladeRoom factory production methods and materials.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering autonomy.
• Conduct supply chain visits to manufacturing premises or offices.
• Assist with pricing projects and estimating support where required.
• Review cost plans for accuracy before bid submissions.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards within the business.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of NEC Contracts.
• Strong commercial supply chain and management expertise.
• Ability to manage operational aspects of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the administration of NEC Contracts.
• Background in construction with a proven track record in commercial management and/or a strong QS background.
• Proven experience in managing the commercial aspects of a business.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver performance in operations related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People.

SKILLS – personal

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time and priority management for operational success.

SKILLS – technical

Ability to produce and interpret detailed cost reporting and forecasts.

Job Context

Deliver effective commercial management to meet business needs. Manage people, processes, and systems to achieve commercial objectives.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Staff and team members requiring management, support, and coordination.
• Direct reports requiring leadership in delivering business requirements.
• Regular engagement with senior managers to assess ongoing priorities and professional development.

External

• Suppliers and third parties influencing operational performance.
• Clients and customers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• External organisations supporting staff and direct report management.

Decision Making Authority

Manage daily workload and prioritisation to meet business objectives and targets.

Additional Information

• Comply with any additional reasonable requirements relevant to the needs of the team and the business.
• Occasional unsociable hours and travel.

At BladeRoom Group, we believe in rewarding our team with excellent benefits. We offer private healthcare, health insurance, an extensive Employee Assistance Programme and annual leave that increases after two years of service. Our head office is a state-of-the-art, modern workspace with a well-equipped kitchen with free beverages. There’s also an onsite gym to support employee wellbeing. As a growing and dynamic company, we provide exciting career development opportunities and a supportive team culture. These are just a few of the many perks of working with us, making BladeRoom a fantastic place to build your career.