We’re recruiting on behalf of an established contractor with a diverse workload for a commercially astute, all-round Commercial Manager. Working across building maintenance, social housing, commercial strip-out and refurbishment, retail and leisure, and residential and commercial roofing, you’ll own the commercial performance of projects valued at £5m and above, protecting margin and keeping cost, risk and contractual positions under control. Key Responsibilities * Lead the commercial function across a varied portfolio of projects and term/maintenance contracts, from tender through to final account * Manage cost control, cash flow, cost-value reconciliations and forecasting, reporting to the senior team * Oversee valuations, applications for payment, variations, change control and extensions of time * Review contracts and manage contractual risk, including claims, notices and dispute avoidance * Lead procurement and manage subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering, orders, subcontract agreements and payments * Support bids and tenders with pricing reviews, commercial strategy and risk assessment * Work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Managers to protect margin and deliver projects on programme * Manage and develop Quantity Surveyors and other members of the commercial team * Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting using digital platforms * Promote and uphold health and safety standards across all commercial activity About You * Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector * Track record of managing commercial performance on projects of £5m and above * Broad sector experience across areas such as social housing, refurbishment and strip-out, maintenance, retail and leisure, and roofing * Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, including term and measured-term contracts * Excellent measurement, valuation, negotiation and cost-forecasting skills * Experience managing and mentoring a commercial team * Competent IT user, with advanced Excel and commercial or project software (e.g. CostX, Procore, Asite or similar) * Valid CSCS card * Full UK driving licence Highly Desirable * Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline * MRICS, MCIOB or working towards chartered status * Experience with Welsh social housing frameworks and clients * SMSTS or SSSTS What’s on Offer * Brand new office premises, including an on-site gym
Commercial Manager in Bridgend employer: Involve Recruitment
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