Job Title: Commercial Manager Location: London, UK Salary: £95k- £110k basic plus package depending on experience Overvie wWe are recruiting for a leading construction and engineering organisation who is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to ensure the successful delivery of projects through strong commercial leadership. The role is responsible for cost and value management, contract negotiation, financial reporting, risk management and dispute resolution . Working closely with project and operational teams, the Commercial Manager will ensure robust commercial governance, support staff development and maintain positive relationships with clients and key stakeholder s. Key Responsibilit iesCommercial Managem entLead cost and value management for projects, ensuring systems and procedures are in place and follow ed.Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for projec ts.Identify and negotiate unacceptable contract terms, bonds, warranties and guarantees with clients and stakeholde rs.Manage project change processes by recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where not the organisation's liabili ty.Lead risk and opportunity management with the operations team, ensuring mitigation measures are identified and implement ed.Provide commercial support and training to site sta ff.Leadership & Team Developm entManage and mentor the commercial team to deliver key responsibilities and develop professional capabili ty.Support knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programm es.Supervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects using appropriate techniques and softwa re.Lead the analysis of project cost reports to inform decision maki ng.Ensure commercial teams act in line with company values, health and safety standards and cultural behaviou rs.Programme & Report ingPrepare and monitor long-term cash forecasts for projects, interpreting variances and recommending corrective acti on.Lead preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and complian ce.Develop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performan ce.Support programme and change reporting to management and stakeholde rs.Contribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strate gy.Represent the organisation in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business grow th.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on commercial issu es.Provide guidance on risk allocation, step-down clauses and design liability in subcontractor and designer agreemen ts.Ensure commercial practices comply with legislation, company policies and industry best practi ce. Qualificat ionsEssen tialDegree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or a related fi eld.Training in bonds, warranties and insuran ces.Training in dispute resolution and contract managem ent.Training in financial management and cost cont rol.Leadership training in managing and developing te ams.Training in communication, influencing and negotiat ion.Valid CSCS c ard.Desir ableAdvanced training in change management, persuasion and influencing ski lls.Ongoing CPD in construction law, commercial management and industry best pract ice.
