Commercial Manager – Building Construction – London c90,000 plus package

Job ID: 20711Salary: c90,000 plus packageLocation: LondonRegion: LondonOverview: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 sectorsResponsibilities:Commercial ManagementLead cost and value management across projects, ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are in place and consistently followedOversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting, providing accurate and timely information to support decision makingIdentify and negotiate unacceptable contract terms, bonds, warranties and guarantees with clients and stakeholdersManage project change processes, recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where liability does not rest with the companyLead risk and opportunity management alongside the operations team, ensuring robust mitigation measures are identified and implementedProvide commercial support and training to site-based staff as requiredLeadership & Team DevelopmentManage and mentor the commercial team, supporting the delivery of key responsibilities and the development of professional capabilityPromote knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programmesSupervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects, utilising appropriate techniques and softwareLead the analysis of project cost reports to inform sound commercial decision makingEnsure the commercial team operates in accordance with company values, health and safety standards and expected cultural behavioursProgramme & ReportingPrepare and monitor long-term cash forecasts, interpreting variances and recommending corrective action where necessaryLead the preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all timesDevelop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performance effectivelySupport programme and change reporting to management and stakeholdersContribute to business planning and ensure commercial objectives are aligned with the wider business unit strategyRepresent the organisation in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growthBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on all commercial mattersProvide guidance on risk allocation, step-down clauses and design liability within subcontractor and designer agreementsEnsure all commercial practices comply with relevant legislation, company policies and industry best practiceQualifications:EssentialDegree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or a related fieldTraining in bonds, warranties and insurancesTraining in dispute resolution and contract managementTraining in financial management and cost controlLeadership training in managing and developing teamsTraining in communication, influencing and negotiationValid CSCS cardDesirableAdvanced training in change management, persuasion and influencing skillsOngoing CPD in construction law, commercial management and industry best practice