Senior Commercial Manager

Gleeds

Ipswich

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Training and further qualifications

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Ipswich. The role involves managing commercial relationships and contracts related to critical projects in the nuclear sector while ensuring value for money and stakeholder requirements. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in communication and negotiation, alongside relevant educational qualifications. The company offers competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and generous holiday allowances.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
Excellent communication skills in written and verbal form.
Methodical organizational skills and ability to adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

Own and manage commercial relationships for suppliers within the portfolio.
Negotiate and execute construction contracts ensuring value for money.
Manage awarded contracts to deliver successful portfolio outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Finance skills

Numeracy skills

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Cost Management, Construction Law

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Talent Acquisition - Sourcing for Gleeds Energy

Senior Commercial Manager

Associate/Project Director level
Sizewell C (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
Permanent
Full time with flexible working and core hours

Our Energy team is delivering projects onnuclear new buildprogrammes across the UK that will be crucial to Britain’s energy independence and our NetZero 2050 targets.

The role ofSenior Commercial Manageris to own and manage commercial relationships for suppliers within their portfolio. You will be the primary point of contact for all supply chain/commercial matters relating to the portfolio of suppliers/contracts and work closely and pro-actively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This includes working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Programme.

Some key responsibilitieswill include:

Procuring, negotiating and executing the construction contracts for your portfolio, evidencing that value for money is secured at all times regardless of procurement route and contracts promote cost transparency and stakeholder requirements.
Managing all awarded contracts within a portfolio in accordance with the contract terms, governance requirements and Project objectives and to a successfully deliver portfolio outcomes.
Providing an overview of the individual contracts within a portfolio to ensure compatibilityand alignment with other projects and regular reporting of topics including: scope of work/services; schedule; pricesand rates; key personnel; and incentive arrangements.
Establishing, managing, tracking and taking the necessary corrective action to ensure the portfolio of procurements meets the overall Integrated Work Schedule milestonesand adequate time is allowed to successfully procure packages such that value for money is evidenced, stakeholder and project requirements are all met and contract signature is in line with the Integrated Work Schedule.

Who we're looking for

Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are ideal. Methodical way of thinking and approach to organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.
Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return

Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work certified employer

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

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