Commercial Manager

As Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects through strong commercial leadership. You will take ownership of cost and value management, contract negotiation, financial reporting, risk management and dispute resolution. Working closely with the wider project team, you will uphold commercial governance, drive staff development and foster positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Working for a family-owned construction business with a global reach, dedicated to delivering excellence across every project. You will be joining an organisation that places trust, certainty and value at the heart of everything it does, while embracing innovation and shaping the future of the industry. Projects will be between £20m - £200m and will be in the Commercial, Industrial, Health and Education sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Commercial Management
• Lead cost and value management across projects, ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are in place and consistently followed.
• Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting, providing accurate and timely information to support decision making.
• Identify and negotiate unacceptable contract terms, bonds, warranties and guarantees with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project change processes, recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where liability does not rest with the company.
• Lead risk and opportunity management alongside the operations team, ensuring robust mitigation measures are identified and implemented.
• Provide commercial support and training to site-based staff as required.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Manage and mentor the commercial team, supporting the delivery of key responsibilities and the development of professional capability.
• Promote knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programmes.
• Supervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects, utilising appropriate techniques and software.
• Lead the analysis of project cost reports to inform sound commercial decision making.
• Ensure the commercial team operates in accordance with company values, health and safety standards and expected cultural behaviours.
• Programme & Reporting
• Prepare and monitor long-term cash forecasts, interpreting variances and recommending corrective action where necessary.
• Lead the preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.
• Develop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performance effectively.
• Support programme and change reporting to management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to business planning and ensure commercial objectives are aligned with the wider business unit strategy.
• Represent the organisation in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on all commercial matters.
• Provide guidance on risk allocation, step-down clauses and design liability within subcontractor and designer agreements.
• Ensure all commercial practices comply with relevant legislation, company policies and industry best practice.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• Training in bonds, warranties and insurances.
• Training in dispute resolution and contract management.
• Training in financial management and cost control.
• Leadership training in managing and developing teams.
• Training in communication, influencing and negotiation.
• Valid CSCS card.

Desirable

• Advanced training in change management, persuasion and influencing skills.
• Ongoing CPD in construction law, commercial management and industry best practice.