At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial functions for gas utility projects and mentor junior team members.
- Company: Growing utilities contractor known for safety and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, pension, and career progression.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team in a pivotal leadership role.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a dynamic business while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Gas Utilities or infrastructure with strong NEC contract knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join a growing utilities contractor in a pivotal leadership role, taking ownership of the commercial function and helping shape the ambitious business's future growth.
Are you an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in Gas Utilities, MRP or infrastructure? Do you have strong NEC contract knowledge and enjoy leading commercial performance while mentoring and developing others?
This specialist utilities contractor delivers gas infrastructure and maintenance works across the UK, earning an excellent reputation for safety, quality and client delivery. Following continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to lead the day-to-day commercial function, working closely with the Operations Director and Group Commercial Director to maximise commercial performance across multiple live projects.
In this role, you will oversee all commercial activities from project inception through to final account. You will take responsibility for CVRs, forecasting, commercial reporting, subcontractor management, valuations, compensation events and contractual compliance under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts. Alongside managing the commercial performance of the business, you will also mentor and develop a Junior Quantity Surveyor, helping to build a high-performing commercial team.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join an expanding contractor where you'll have genuine influence over the business's commercial direction while advancing your career into a senior leadership position.
The Role
- Lead the day-to-day commercial function across multiple live gas utility projects
- Produce CVRs, forecasting, commercial reporting and financial performance analysis
- Manage subcontractors, valuations, compensation events, variations and final accounts
- Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts across live projects
- Mentor and develop a Junior Quantity Surveyor
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the Colchester office and 2 days working from home
The Person
- Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in Gas Utilities, MRP or infrastructure
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
- Experienced in CVRs, forecasting and commercial reporting
- Proven ability to manage the commercial performance of multiple projects
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members
- Full UK Driving Licence
To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Cameron Day at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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