We are excited to advertise an opportunity for a Highway Operations Commercial Manager working in the Transport, Engineering and Highways team. This is an exciting time to join the service at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, as we are currently expanding the team to strengthen our strategic and technical capacity to deliver the significant capital budget and revenue budget we have allocated to the service. In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing estimates, bills of quantities, cost plans and tender documentation, while ensuring all costs and income are accurately recorded and managed
- You will support subcontractor procurement and contract administration, evaluate tender submissions, manage schedules of rates, and help administer NEC contracts to deliver value for money and effective project outcomes.
- Working closely with operational teams, you will:
- Monitor project performance from estimate through to completion
- Set and manage labour targets
- Measure works for valuations
- Provide accurate financial reporting, budget forecasting and performance analysis.
- You will also contribute to the development of annual service delivery programmes and help ensure services are delivered efficiently, effectively and in line with customer excellence standards.
The ideal candidate will have experience in quantity surveying, estimating, commercial management or highways contract administration, with strong analytical, financial and procurement skills and an understanding of NEC contracts and public sector governance requirements.
Employee Benefits and Rewards
- Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
- Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
- Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
- Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
- A range of Staff Network groups
For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are dedicated to addressing the global climate emergency and have committed to being a net zero carbon borough by 2030.
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Highway Operations Commercial Manager employer: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and community service. Employees benefit from flexible hours, generous annual leave, and opportunities for personal growth while contributing to the sustainability of the local environment. Working in the vibrant Borough of Redcar & Cleveland provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Recruitment Team
