Senior Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quantity Surveyor, where you'll drive growth and smarter working in the energy sector. Collaborate with talented professionals on impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable future. Your expertise in cost management and project delivery will be crucial in navigating the challenges of the energy landscape. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while making a significant impact on the world’s transition to Net Carbon Zero. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence and fostering positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering analysis and insights.
• Strong self-management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with contract procurement documentation.
• Monitor and review project costs and variances.
• Provide advice on risk management principles.

Skills

Cost Management

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification

Chartered Status (RICS, CIPS, ICE, CIOB)

Tools

NEC Suite of Contracts

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we're feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we see large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is increasing. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

As part of our Cost Management team, you'll be involved in a wide range of projects from global and high-profile to small and impactful, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Your expertise in planning, estimating, budgeting, and managing costs will drive growth and smarter working.

The energy landscape is rapidly transforming; generating and processing enough clean energy is a significant challenge to meet the world's Net Carbon Zero needs. Join our Energy team and be part of an industry-leading group, applying your skills to energy mega projects across the UK.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll join a team of cost managers and project managers on various projects in the energy sector. Your role will support project teams with contract procurement documentation and the commercial administration of contracts during execution to ensure the safe, successful delivery of our clients' programs, projects, and business objectives.

The Quantity Surveyor provides professional commercial support to the project teams through efficient contract identification, procurement, and administration, as well as cost and risk management, and forecasting in support of the Project Execution Plans.

You should possess excellent interpersonal skills to build positive and effective relationships within project teams and with the wider client organization.

• Work independently within established financial systems to monitor and review project costs and variances on small commercial, regeneration, or residential projects to control cost variables.

• Deliver or assist in managing medium to large-scale cost projects or significant components of cost management assignments, ensuring delivery within deadlines.

• Understand and comply with business risk policies, raising concerns or issues with senior managers to prevent adverse impacts.

• Provide advice on risk management principles to ensure adherence to organizational processes.

• Analyze data to identify trends and prepare documentation such as delivery plans, supporting decision-making.

• Use knowledge and experience to review and improve existing cost and commercial management processes and policies, sharing insights and participating in service improvement initiatives.

• Interact with internal and external stakeholders, applying technical knowledge to ensure project delivery meets expectations.

• Offer technical advice and guidance within the area, supporting colleagues with cost management queries and sharing knowledge to enhance service quality.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant professional qualification or chartered status with a recognized institution (e.g., RICS, CIPS, ICE, CIOB).

• Experience with the NEC suite of contracts.

• Experience in delivering analysis and insights.

• Strong self-management and prioritization skills, capable of working under pressure.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

• Ability to manage projects from inception to completion.