Your new company
You will join an established and growing construction business with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering successful public sector framework projects. Due to a senior-level vacancy, the company is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of a division generating approximately £40m in annual turnover.
Your new role
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the division's commercial strategy and providing direction to the QS team
Maximising profitability through regular commercial and project reviews
Managing variations, specification changes and opportunities to improve margins
Overseeing subcontract procurement, buying gains and regional supply-chain agreements
Producing accurate monthly cost, profitability, billing and risk reports
Managing cash collection, invoicing and accrued income
Identifying contractual and financial risks, including potential disputes
Working closely with operations, procurement, estimating and legal teams
Supporting tender adjudications using accurate project delivery cost data
Maintaining strong commercial relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
Developing new and existing Quantity Surveyors within the business
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or senior commercial professional with a strong construction contracting background. You will need:
Proven experience managing the commercial performance of multiple construction projects or a regional division
Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop Quantity Surveyors
Excellent knowledge of contracts, cost reporting, procurement and subcontract management
A track record of improving project profitability and managing commercial risk
Strong financial reporting, forecasting and cash-management skills
The confidence to work directly with clients, operational teams and senior management
A proactive, commercially focused and hands-on approach
This is a fully office-based position, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, so you must be abl...
Commercial Manager in Colchester employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Careers
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