Senior Commercial Manager

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the water sector is seeking a Head of Commercial to lead their Commercial team within a collaborative framework. This pivotal role involves driving the commercial success of high-value projects, ensuring strategic objectives are met, and fostering a culture of excellence. You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of projects worth between £600m and £750m, leading a dynamic team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve outstanding results. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong commercial acumen and a passion for driving success in the construction or utilities industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Kids Pass

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial role.
• Proven ability in delivering business objectives at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategic plans for the Business Unit.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the business unit commercial function.
• Ensure timely and accurate cost capture upon project closure.

Skills

Commercial Management

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Change Management

Team Development

Education

Degree Level Education

Tools

NEC3

NEC4

Job description

Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available

Salary: £105k-125k (DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package

Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.

The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Head of Commercial for their @one Alliance framework. The framework is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver more than half of Anglian Waters capital investment programme. You’ll direct, lead, manage and develop the Commercial function including estimating and programme management within the framework and ensure outperformance against the commercial expectations of all principal stakeholders.
You’ll be at the heart of driving the commercial success of a designated Business Unit looking after a portfolio of projects of between £600m – £750m over a five year period.

Responsibilities: You will report directly to the Delivery/Commercial Director of the framework and the responsibilities will include:

1. As the Head of Commercial, you will be jointly responsible for developing and executing commercial strategic plans to drive outperformance for the Business Unit.
2. Lead and manage all aspects of the business unit commercial function, ensuring the team is capable of successfully delivering the Alliance and Business Unit strategic objective.
3. Support the Procurement Team to establish, sustain, and maintain leading edge procurement and commercial models that drive the right behaviours and deliver successful outcomes for the Business Unit.
4. Support the Estimating Team to establish, sustain, and maintain leading edge project and programme estimating models to facilitate the project lifecycle. Ensuring timely and accurate cost capture upon project closure.
5. Be responsible for cost and performance indicator assurance across the Business Unit, including the Profit/Loss of the Business Unit against its budget.
6. Be accountable for the commercial performance for the Business Unit. Build strong business unit relationships to drive collaboration and integration. Utilise these to achieve better value for the Business Unit.
7. Support the development of the right culture, behaviours and organisation, employees, and supply chain. Building a commercially aware culture within the Business Unit.

Experience: Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial role
Experience in leading teams
A track record of delivering multiple and high value programme of projects (£600-700m) in the Construction or Utilities industry
Educated to degree level
Experience in change management
Management experience in commercial contracting
Proven ability in delivering business objectives at a strategic level
Proven experience at delivering best practise
Proven commercial acumen and leadership
Strong capability in risk and issue management
Proficient communication and negotiation skills
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Outstanding communicator at all levels
Can clearly communicate the strategy and provide direction
Strong motivational skills
Proven history of successful self and team development
Ability to deliver quality outputs within tight deadlines
Takes personal responsibility for continually improving own knowledge, skills and networks

Packages includes: A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (job needs dependent)
Car/car allowance
Bonus
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Key Words:
Commercial Manager
Commercial Management
Head of Commercial
Commercial Director
Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveying
Project Delivery
Construction
Water Sector
Water Treatment
Clean Water
Wastewater
Sewage
Utilities
Framework Delivery
JV
Contracts
Contractual
Conditions of Contract
NEC3
NEC4
Power Generation
Power Sector
Energy Industry
Renewables
Energy from Waste
Nuclear
Infrastructure

Job Information

Job Reference: 887427_1743698875

Salary From: £

Salary To: £

Job Locations: East England

Job Types: Permanent

Job Skills: Commercial, Senior Appointments

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