At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial activities for major infrastructure and rail projects, ensuring profitable contract delivery.
- Company: Join RSS Infrastructure, a multi-disciplinary service provider with an award-winning reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private medical cover, and funded professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on safety, collaboration, and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team making a real impact in the rail and construction sectors.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; 8 years' commercial management experience required.
RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity. Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services. RSSI has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Doncaster, and Cwmbran.
Our new Commercial Manager will be joining our business at an exciting time of growth. You will lead all commercial activities associated with major infrastructure and rail projects, ensuring contracts are delivered profitably whilst maintaining contractual compliance and supporting successful operational delivery. Working closely with the Project Manager and Operations Team, you will provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle from tender review and procurement through contract administration, change management, financial reporting, final account agreement and project close-out. The role is fundamental in protecting our businesses commercial interests whilst maintaining collaborative relationships with clients, principal contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Particular emphasis is placed upon NEC contract administration, proactive change management, supply chain performance and accurate financial forecasting.
In order to be considered for interview your application should demonstrate the following criteria:
- Essential
- Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Desirable
- MRICS or working towards chartership.
- MCIOB.
- NEC Project Manager or Supervisor Accreditation.
- ACostE membership.
- CICES membership.
Experience
- Essential
- Minimum 8 years' commercial management experience within construction or infrastructure.
- NEC contract administration experience.
- Demonstrable experience managing projects exceeding £5 million.
- Experience leading commercial teams.
- Strong procurement and subcontract management experience.
- Proven record of successful final account negotiation.
- Experience of NEC 3 / NEC 4 contracts.
RSS Infrastructure offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days paid annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private Medical Cover (after qualifying period)
- Sick Pay
- Free Car Parking
- Funded professional membership
- Fully funded role-relevant training and professional development
- Long Service Awards
Our commitment to safety, people, and values shapes our culture and work environment, enabling us to provide our partners with various operational solutions that emphasise safety and social value. We continue to grow and develop the group by delivering exceptional customer service.
Commercial Manager employer: Auctus Management Group Limited
Auctus Management Group Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the Planning & Project Controls team in Birmingham. Employees enjoy generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and private medical cover, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the exciting field of major infrastructure projects.
Contact Details:
Auctus Management Group Limited Recruitment Team
