Senior Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil engineering is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager / Project Commercial Director to oversee a major construction project in Southeast England. This exciting role involves managing significant commercial packages, leading a skilled team, and ensuring the financial health of one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK. With a project budget of £25bn and a timeline spanning over a decade, this position offers ample opportunities for career growth and the chance to make a substantial impact in the construction sector. If you are passionate about driving commercial success and leading teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial aspects of large construction projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial risks and opportunities for large construction schemes.
• Lead the preparation of estimates and tender submissions.
• Coordinate with various teams for financial and contractual interests.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Contract Management

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc or MSc)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Commercial Manager / Project Commercial Director

Location: London / Southeast

Salary: £110,000 plus company package

Employer: Tier 1 Main contractor

Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager / Project Commercial Director to join one of the UK's largest contractors. This role involves working on one of the largest construction projects in Southeast England, overseeing a significant package of works within the wider commercial function. The company is a leader in civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.

This position is part of the senior commercial team on a £25bn project. The scheme spans over 10 years, with ample opportunities for future projects in the area. The role entails managing the overall commercial packages for large sections of the project.

Role Purpose

Our client seeks candidates experienced in managing all commercial aspects of large schemes and leading a team effectively.

Responsibilities

1. Understanding of dispute resolution including options, structure, techniques, experts, etc.
2. Application of legislation and liaising with legal experts.
3. Managing the preparation of estimates and tender submissions, including interpreting specifications and preambles.
4. Representing financial and contractual interests during progress meetings.
5. Coordinating buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management, procurement, estimating, and surveying functions.
6. Managing and reporting on commercial risks and opportunities.
7. Managing disallowed costs.
8. Providing commercial input to buildability and value engineering reviews.
9. Reviewing tenders and cost data.
10. Coordinating the commercial team to identify and address programme issues.
11. Managing the preparation and presentation of monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
12. Feeding back commercial data to planning, estimating, marketing, and sales teams.
13. Leading commercial discussions with customers and stakeholders.
14. Establishing client supply chain requirements and advising on contract and procurement options.
15. Formulating and managing resource procurement plans.

Experience

Degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc or MSc) or equivalent experience.