At a Glance
- Tasks: Supercharge client service and oversee all commercial aspects of construction projects.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking consultancy focused on innovative project management.
- Benefits: Enjoy health insurance, pension plans, bonuses, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Embrace continuous development with coaching and mentoring opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction with cutting-edge digital tools and collaborative teamwork.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in commercial management with strong communication and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Role Purpose
- Supercharge client service: Deliver cutting-edge commercial management powered by digital tools, moving beyond static reporting to dynamic project insight.
- Cradle-to-grave expertise: Oversee every commercial aspect of projects, from initial concepts through to close-out.
- Champion collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, particularly with project managers, planners, and design teams, to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
- Innovate fearlessly: Bring fresh ideas to the table, design new processes, and exceed industry expectations with progressive thinking.
- Embrace digital transformation: Lead the integration of project management elements through Laminar's project controls-centric delivery, streamlining workflows, and maximising control.
- Think outside spreadsheets: We aren’t looking for Excel-only users. We want professionals who embrace a digitally enhanced approach to commercial management.
Team
This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on:
- Understanding what the real problems of projects are.
- Implementing the best solutions to those problems.
- Developing scalable best practices, tools, and technology.
More specifically you will be part of our Cost and Commercial Services Team. Your leader will be our Commercial Director.
Your top three objectives
- To make construction projects deliver to near perfection.
- To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems.
- To develop yourself and everyone around you.
Your capabilities
You will be a seasoned Commercial Manager, with extensive experience working directly with clients, ideally with some stints working for Tier 1 or 2 Contractors as well, to provide the well-rounded experience that is hugely valuable as a consultant. You understand that successful commercial management is reliant on creating a collaborative working environment with all disciplines.
You must have
- Mastery: Commercial Management background with at least 10+ years of experience on construction projects.
- Communication: Proficient in written and spoken English communication skills. Additional language abilities are appreciated.
- Leadership: A relentless approach to dealing with people.
- Impact: A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics.
Location: A UK location is most likely, with willingness to travel every other week to support our regional operations. European travel is available for those willing to travel further afield, as and when opportunities arise.
Desirable experience
- Data Centre Experience: Prior experience in data centres or high-tech industrial projects is highly valued.
- Commercial strategy: Proven ability to develop comprehensive commercial strategies for complex construction projects, including budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and cost control from initiation to close-out and handover.
- Negotiations: Demonstrated success in leading negotiations with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to secure optimal terms in fast-paced environments.
What we look for in fit
You thrive in challenging environments and value collaboration over solitary work. You welcome regular, structured feedback to support your development. You enjoy contributing to a team rather than working in isolation.
Benefits
- The standard stuff: Health Insurance Scheme: Comprehensive private health coverage for you and your family.
- Pension Scheme: Competitive plan with salary sacrifice options.
- Bonus Scheme: Discretionary annual bonus tied to performance, with a flexible mix of cash and equity.
- Professional body membership: One fee covered per year.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Tax-efficient transportation option.
- The life-changing stuff: In-house coaching: Regular 1:1 coaching sessions to support development.
- Equity upside: Generous equity scheme aligned with company growth.
- Flexible working: Remote-friendly with site or client visits as needed.
- Relentless development: Ongoing coaching, mentoring, and feedback to enable continuous growth.
