Commercial Manager - Civils

John Sisk & Son are looking for a Commercial Manager to join their UK Civils Business Unit in Birmingham on a £50m+ public highways and infrastructure scheme. The Commercial Manager takes overall responsibility for, in conjunction with the DiC /AM, and manages with limited direct involvement, to ensure a successful project outcome is delivered while maintaining relationships and maximising the commercial returns.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

• Liaise with the customer, his representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies.
• Cost and value management for project, ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are in place.
• Identify unacceptable terms and conditions and negotiate contracts with clients and employers.
• Has detailed knowledge and experience of the project cost management system and can provide detailed guidance to others.
• Devises innovative systems to control and monitor direct works cost and financial performance.
• Devises and manages complex Project Cost Reporting systems, with associated capacity to interrogate data and identify trends.
• Proposes actions in response to changes in client and stakeholder needs and expectations.

• Able to devise, manage and monitor complex project cost reporting systems, with associated capacity to interrogate data and identify trends.
• Able to facilitate risk management reviews, identify and classify project and business risks, reconcile the interaction of various risks, and propose and implement viable solutions.
• Able to construct compelling arguments in pursuance of entitlements.
• Skilled negotiator able to manage and lead a negotiating team in relation to complex projects, and secure acceptable commercial results.
• Able to manage a dispute through any form of dispute resolution process with practical knowledge and understanding of all legal techniques attached thereto.
• Demonstrates commitment and leadership by creating a culture and set of behaviours on the project that supports Sisk HSE Group vision and aspirations.

• Completed a relevant third level qualification.
• 8+ years of commercial civils management and leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with Bonds/warranties/Insurances.
• Financial Management.

• Competitive Salary with yearly increase.
• Company Car or Car Allowance.
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more).
• Employer pension.
• Competitive mileage rate.
• Travel expenses.
• Flexible and remote working.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Professional and Educational development.

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.