At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial operations for a £250m+ division and manage a team of Commercial Managers.
- Company: Join a top-tier contractor with a stellar reputation in civil engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a strong pipeline of exciting projects.
- Other info: Engage in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a market-leading company while driving successful project outcomes.
- Qualifications: BSc in Quantity Surveying, leadership experience, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Bracken Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Director with a strong Civil Engineering background to join a business with a fantastic reputation. The business is a market leader and has an extremely strong pipeline of work moving forward. You will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of all commercial aspects of the £250m+ division's performance and reporting.
General Responsibilities:
- Managing a team of Commercial Managers
- Assisting Bid and estimating teams
- Overseeing the relationships between surveyors and operations, ensuring co-operation and engagement that allows for successful projects which support the achievement of the business objectives and deliver the agreed budgeted margins.
- Supporting the Managing Director in reporting to the Board of Directors on all divisional financial issues, with clarity and transparency in all areas.
- Participating in group-wide forums and initiatives and contributing fully to the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
- Agreeing target margins for all projects.
- Engaging with the project teams to ensure the delivery of successful projects and to deliver the target margins.
- Liaising with Senior Operations Management to ensure that the project forecasts positions are accurate against the target margin and profit plans.
- Ensuring that all contractual processes, correspondence and documentation are stored correctly.
- Liaising with Senior Management Team on contractual matters within their regions/divisions.
- Having full profit and loss accountability for the Division.
- Keeping abreast of the preliminaries/site management costs and ensuring that the Project team are advised accordingly to action and remedy over expenditure.
- Ensuring profit plans are understood for each scheme/project and monitoring and delivering on agreed areas while identifying further areas for recovery.
Requirements:
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar commercial related course
- Professional membership of appropriate body
- Good data interrogation skills
- Civil Engineering background
- Leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Bid Knowledge
- Excellent legal/contractual knowledge
- Industry experience
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience of a senior commercial role for a leading contractor
Please contact Steve Lee for a confidential discussion.
Commercial Director - Top Tier Contractor in Bolton employer: Bracken Recruitment
Join a respected contractor in the Hampshire region, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality water projects. The company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and advancement within the civil engineering sector. With a focus on teamwork and excellence, this role as a Site Agent provides a meaningful chance to contribute to vital infrastructure while enjoying the benefits of working with a reputable organisation.
