Senior Commercial Manager

Balfour Beatty; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for the Net Zero Teesside project in Tees Valley. This role involves financial management throughout project delivery, contract negotiation, and reporting. Key qualifications include a degree in Quantity Surveying and membership in a relevant professional body. The company offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car if applicable

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced family friendly policies

Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial management within construction.
• Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB.
• Proven track record in negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects from inception to delivery.
• Oversee commercial aspects with Suppliers and Customers.
• Ensure compliance with governance requirements.

Skills

Commercial management

Financial reporting

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB

Job description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior Commercial Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for the financial management of MEH scope of NZT from inception, tendering to, negotiating and agreeing contracts, and commercially delivering the projects. As an integral part of the project delivery team they will hold key responsibilities associated with leading the commercial and financial success of the project. Role is broad and includes anything from risk management to procurement, contract management, financial reporting and managing the supply chain. Typically, they will have a track record of managing and developing a commercial team and be themselves a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified. They will maintain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Governance

Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company's governance requirements and maximises LEAN/digital opportunities.

Commercial Management

• An ability to see bigger picture
• Understands how economic factors that affects the construction industry
• Awareness of disputes resolution including options, structure, techniques, experts etc
• Application of legislation and ability to liaise with legal experts
• Preparation of Estimates & Tender submissions including the interpretation of specifications & preambles
• Representation of the financial and contractual interests to the client in progress meetings or the like. Willing to take initiative to respond to customer requirements
• Manages commercial aspects with Suppliers, Customers and stakeholders to ensure task/project remains on plan
• Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management & procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions
• Management and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity
• Management of disallowed cost

Accountabilities Commercial Administration

• Provide commercial input to Buildability and Value Engineering reviews
• Manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning and Estimating
• Maximise digital opportunities
• Support to review tenders & cost data
• Manage the preparation of Target Cost for a Project
• Co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned
• Manage the preparation and review of Earned Value Management
• Manage the preparation of the monthly Cost and Value Reconciliation (CVR) and associated commercial reports
• Report and explain the commercial aspects of a Project
• Manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning, Estimating, Marketing and Sales

Procurement

• Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements
• Formulation and management of plans for resource procurement
• Development, Recruitment and Retention
• Recruitment, management, development and retention of staff

Who we're looking for

The following qualifications or their equivalent are essential:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards)
• CSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person)

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Company car if applicable;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence "Employer Recognition Scheme" and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/