Construction Commercial Manager in Cheshire

Our client has an opportunity for a Construction Commercial Manager to join their team. This role is on a permanent basis and will be based in Daresbury, Cheshire. The Construction Commercial Manager supports the Cost & Commercial Director in managing commercial and cost control activities across variations, lifecycle works, and compliance / expiry programmes. This role ensures robust cost planning, contract administration, and supplier performance management to maintain value and compliance within the SMG portfolio.

The characteristics of the key accountabilities are:

• Assist the Cost & Commercial Director in implementing commercial strategies and cost management processes for defined Special Purpose Companies (SPCs) within the SMG portfolio.
• Support the review of tender documentation, cost assessments, contract documents, and reporting packs for outsourced suppliers.
• Support the review of detailed cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and reporting models to provide visibility of cost exposure for programme works.
• Contribute to governance frameworks and compliance checks for all outsourced programme activities, ensuring adherence to SMG standards.
• Assist in procurement activities.
• Provide commercial advice to internal teams and supply chain partners under the guidance of the Cost & Commercial Director.
• Assist with lifecycle and variation management activities and provide emergency support in exceptional circumstances to mitigate SMG risks.

Role Performance Expectations:

• 100% compliance with lifecycle and variation policy and governance across all programmes activities.
• 95%+ of defined Programmes set-up within agreed mobilisation period.
• Zero audit failures related to internal programmes documentation.
• Regular reporting of programming performance metrics to senior leadership.
• All team members to have completed professional development plans and performance reviews annually.
• ≥ 90% supplier compliance with agreed scopes, timelines, and quality standards for outsourced services.
• ≤ 5% rework rate on outsourced deliverables due to quality or scope misalignment.
• Quarterly supplier performance reviews conducted with Procurement support and documented, with corrective actions tracked.

Person Specification:

• Essential Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• Professional accreditation (or significantly progressed towards and commitment to complete).
• Proven experience in a commercial construction management role post degree qualification.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, cash flow forecasting, and contract administration.
• Experience of supporting capital project work programmes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to governance and compliance.
• Familiarity with risk management and continuous improvement practices.
• Successful DBS check.

About their organisation: Our client is a dedicated team of infrastructure experts sharing a core understanding: that effective day to day management delivers value, stability and returns over the long term. As one of the largest SPV and Asset Management service providers to the PPP / PFI infrastructure market, they seek to protect and enhance the value of their investor’s assets, which currently stand at £3bn. They welcome applications from ex-service and other former military personnel. They are committed to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and supporting the Armed Forces community.

Location: Daresbury

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Up to £45,000

Benefits: They are proud to offer a range of excellent benefits including family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, menopause support, private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan, access to online GP services, generous pension plan, 25 days annual leave increasing with service, hybrid and flexible working opportunities, life assurance, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development opportunities including support with professional study and memberships.

Diversity: They’re incredibly proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are working to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and creates equity amongst our employees. They are proud of the work we have done so far, but know that we still have a way to go both as an employer and in supporting the industry to represent the communities and society they operate in. They encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments at any part of your application, please get in touch.