Commercial Manager

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to manage commercial risks and opportunities at both the pre- and post-contract stages of the Business in line with shareholder interest.

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager:

• Commercial Leadership: Involved in the entire commercial process, from bidding and winning large-scale projects to securing long-term framework agreements. Provide key commercial and business support to the Executive Team across Pre-Contract, Post-Contract, Value Engineering, and Procurement. Manage the commercial aspects of subcontract work within existing and potential projects to ensure optimal financial outcomes.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Establish and maintain rigorous processes for identifying and controlling risks at both bid and post-contract stages. Review tenders from a commercial perspective, including terms and conditions, and seek external professional advice when necessary. Ensure financial implications of contracts are clearly communicated to internal stakeholders.
• Legal & Premises Compliance: Oversee legal contracts, including negotiation when required, for office and factory premises, ensuring adherence to lease agreements, planning regulations, and health & safety requirements. Liaise with legal professionals on property agreements, insurance requirements, and any disputes related to premises. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws affecting commercial property and workplace operations.
• Accreditations & Industry Standards: Collaborating with SHEQ/Compliance department to ensure the business obtains and maintains all necessary accreditations required to supply house builders, private developers, and social housing providers. Stay updated on industry standards and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with key frameworks such as NHBC. Manage relationships with accreditation bodies, ensuring successful audits and renewals. Communicate accreditation requirements internally and ensure business processes align with compliance obligations.
• Stakeholder & Team Development: Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. Participate as a key member of the Senior Management Team to drive business improvements and employee engagement initiatives. Mentor, coach, and develop Project Quantity Surveyor(s), ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Requirements for the Commercial Manager:

• Demonstrated ability to oversee the commercial management of 10 - 20 projects ranging in value from £500k to £10m.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to make responsible and measured decisions.
• Highly proficient relationship-builder, able to influence at all levels.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide Executive Board and peers with pertinent counterviews whilst also being supportive and empathetic.
• Meticulous attention to detail and investigative skills.
• Demonstrate a strong affiliation with, and commitment to, the company’s values and vision.
• Hands-on approach.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment desirable but not essential.
• You will be MRICS qualified Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), ideally BSc Hons Quantity Surveying.
• Having worked within a subcontractor organisation previously, you will have significant experience of dealing with some of the top 10 Main Contractors.