Senior Commercial Manager - Grays

Balfour Beatty; Grays; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead financial management for a major project in Grays. This role offers the chance to shape the commercial strategy for the Lower Thames Crossing, valued at over £1.2Bn. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction sector, with proven skills in project management and team leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic project management team, ensuring the project's commercial and financial success while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of the construction industry and financial management.
• Experience managing and developing a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial management of the Lower Thames Crossing project.
• Develop and implement commercial strategy focusing on project success.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Strategic Thinking

Client Liaison

Project Management

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Chartered Member of RICS

Chartered Member of ICES

Chartered Member of CIOB

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About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Highways Business unit in Grays to support the Lower Thames Crossing Project.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Commercial Manager reports to and deputises for the Project Commercial Director on the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North project, valued at over £1.2Bn. They are responsible for the financial management of this major, complex project through development and construction phases. They play a key role in the project management team, focusing on the commercial and financial success of the project, developing and implementing the commercial strategy. The role covers risk management, procurement, financial reporting, and supply chain management. Candidates should have proven skills in commercial awareness, strategic thinking, client liaison, project management, and team leadership. An extensive understanding of the construction industry, flexibility, and negotiation skills are essential. Ideally, candidates will have managed and developed a commercial team, be Chartered Members or Fellows of RICS, ICES, or CIOB, and serve as mentors or role models for other commercial staff.