Senior Commercial Manager - WATER AMP8

Randstad Construction and Property; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for a 6-month freelance role in London. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in construction, particularly on AMP frameworks, with a focus on managing risks, leading teams, and ensuring compliance. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced manager looking to influence commercial success on significant projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' commercial experience in construction.
• Expertise in procurement strategy and contract management.
• Solid understanding of legal, contractual, and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities during project bid and work-winning phases.
• Manage commercial staff handling contract administration and financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Financial acumen

Commercial reporting

Collaborative negotiation

Education

Degree accredited by RICS or CICES

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Randstad are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to work for a renowned Main Tier Construction Company on the Thames Water AMP Framework.

This role is ideal for a proactive leader with extensive hands-on experience who can identify and manage commercial risks effectively while ensuring full compliance with company governance and contract requirements. You will be instrumental in delivering our Commercial Objectives, leading high-performing teams, and building strong relationships both inside and outside the company.

This is a freelance role expected to last 6 months - Paid LTD (Outside IR35)

Based in Central London - Liverpool Street

Previous Construction Water Experience on the AMP framework is highly desirable

What You'll Do:

• Lead commercial activities during project bid and work-winning phases.

• Oversee allocation and management of commercial resources across multiple project teams.

• Manage commercial staff handling contract administration, supply chain and subcontractor management, document control, cost capture and reporting (including CLRs), and programme planning.

• Ensure valuations and commercial reports are delivered promptly and align with contract deadlines.

• Monitor cash flow and financial risk across projects.

• Lead negotiations and maintain collaborative relationships with clients' commercial and project teams.

• Enforce adherence to company policies, contract obligations, and commercial procedures.

• Maintain accurate commercial records and proactively resolve contractual issues.

• Mentor and develop commercial team members, supporting recruitment and onboarding.

• Provide expert commercial advice to Contract Leaders and Sector Managers.

• Drive consistency in commercial processes sector-wide.

• Manage project insurance and risk assessments.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Strong financial and commercial acumen with strategic, analytical, and solution-focused thinking.

• Expertise in document management systems and contract correspondence.

• Skilled in collaborative negotiation, commercial reporting, and minute-taking.

Desirable:

• Minimum 7 years' commercial experience post-graduation in construction.

• Proven success in procurement strategy and contract management.

• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation abilities.

• Solid understanding of legal, contractual, and construction industry standards.

• Experience driving strategic change and innovation.

• Calm, resilient leadership under pressure aligned with our culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Degree accredited by RICS or CICES (Desirable).

• Full professional membership with RICS or CICES (desirable).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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