Senior Commercial Manager - Middlesbrough

Balfour Beatty; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for the Net Zero Teesside project. The role involves financial management, contract management, and leading commercial teams to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in managing large construction projects. This position offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Attractive/negotiated salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car if applicable

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management of large projects.
• Chartered status or working towards it in a relevant institution.
• CSCS Card holder (Professional Qualified Person).

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and financial success of the project.
• Manage commercial aspects with suppliers and clients.
• Provide commercial input to planning and estimating.

Skills

Financial management

Risk management

Contract management

Procurement

Supply chain management

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB

Tools

Earned Value Management

Job description

Overview

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Balfour Beatty has been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage as part of the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project. The role is based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior Commercial Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for the financial management of the NZT MEH scope from inception and tendering through negotiation, contracting, and delivery.
• Lead the commercial and financial success of the project as part of the project delivery team.
• Cover a broad range of duties including risk management, procurement, contract management, financial reporting and supply chain management.
• Develop and lead a commercial team; be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB or working towards professional qualification; maintain CPD.
• Adhere to governance requirements and maximise LEAN/digital opportunities.

Governance

• Knowledge of and adherence to the company's governance requirements; maximise LEAN/digital opportunities.

Commercial Management

• Ability to see the bigger picture and understand economic factors affecting the construction industry.
• Awareness of dispute resolution options and techniques; liaise with legal experts as needed.
• Prepare estimates and tender submissions; interpret specifications and preambles.
• Represent the financial and contractual interests to the client in progress meetings; take initiative to respond to customer requirements.
• Manage commercial aspects with suppliers, customers and stakeholders to keep the project on plan.
• Coordinate buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management and procurement techniques, estimating and surveying functions.
• Manage and report on commercial risk and opportunity; manage disallowed costs.

Accountabilities Commercial Administration

• Provide commercial input to buildability and value engineering reviews; feedback commercial data to planning and estimating; maximise digital opportunities.
• Support tender and cost data reviews; prepare Target Cost for a project.
• Coordinate the commercial team to identify and action programme issues; manage Earned Value Management and monthly cost/value reconciliations (CVR).
• Report and explain the commercial aspects of a project; feed commercial data back to planning, estimating, marketing and sales.

Procurement

• Establish client supply chain requirements and advise on form of contract and procurement arrangements.
• Develop plans for resource procurement; oversee recruitment, 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. We focus on recruiting, training and developing talent to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We offer a competitive base salary and a strong benefits package, plus ongoing investment in developing skills at every level.

• 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 delivers some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. We use the latest technology to drive productivity and create a lasting legacy with sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

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