Commercial Manager in Southampton

A major civil engineering contractor has a rare opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join their business at the start of a five-year framework. This is a strategic role reporting to the Commercial Director, and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in formulating commercial strategies, developing client relationships, and managing a QS team. Projects consist of civil engineering capital projects in the water sector. Projects range from £20M-£60M in value and are administered under NEC conditions.

This is a newly created role as a result of a significant, recently awarded tender; the role presents the Commercial Manager with the opportunity to join a world-class organisation with renowned training and career development programmes and the chance to develop a rewarding long-term career.

This is a hybrid working role with two / three days per week on site in Hampshire.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, responsibilities will include:

Management of a Quantity Surveying team for the following activities:

Main Contract management and administration

Supply chain management

Cost capture and control

Commercial Reporting

Managing Risks

Planning & programme management

Stakeholder Management

Cash management

Risk & Value Management

Experienced Required

Suitable applicants must be educated in HNC /BSc Quantity Surveying or similar and will be able to demonstrate experience working at the Managing Quantity Surveyor level or Commercial Manager level within the civil engineering sector. The role could suit an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor with experience managing, developing, and implementing procurement strategies.

Project experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, or utility schemes is required,, An understanding of NEC contracts and excellent presentation and communication skills are essential.

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Intersect is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in the workplace.