Senior Commercial Manager

Overview of the Senior Commercial Manager role at STRABAG UK. A new challenge in Industrial & Logistical Build Construction to help shape the future of STRABAG.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the portfolio of projects and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
• Set structure, roles, responsibilities and competencies to deliver project commercial management services efficiently.
• Build a high performing team, manage onboarding, develop personal plans, set objectives and monitor progress.
• Actively coach and mentor as necessary.
• Delegation of appropriate work to direct reports whilst maintaining accountability.
• Identify training needs and implement structured development for commercial practitioners.
• Promote a culture of contractual & commercial awareness within the portfolio and instil a Strabag culture.
• Ensure commercial team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Contribute to business plan strategy.
• Develop and implement a clear commercial strategy across the portfolio and influence tender commercial strategy.
• Review contractual obligations and commercial risks.
• Ensure contracts are administered correctly and on time through regular meetings to review contract administration, change control, design management, risk and opportunities and contract payment mechanisms.
• Maximise cash position including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
• Engage in work winning duties, proactive release of team members and attendance at client presentations and tender interviews.
• Identify recoveries from insurance policies and prosecute entitlement.
• Attend monthly project reviews to interrogate portfolio performance and take action.
• Engage pre‑construction and operational delivery team members in project handover process.
• Manage and influence strategy in relation to client and subcontractor disputes where appropriate.
• Support and advise on contractual insurances, bonds, warranties and parent company guarantees.
• Influence and support management of project supply chain.
• Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio.
• Active management of the work winning process, allocation of resource to commercial elements, liaise with pre‑contract commercial resource.
• Attend reviews with Executive Team to explain portfolio performance.
• Ensure contract conditions negotiated within key risk parameters set by Group Legal.
• Ensure compliance with year‑end audit requirements.
• Ensure portfolio achieves planned objectives & targets.
• Promote optimum performance and margin gains through efficiencies and effective risk management.
• Monitor out‑turn cost and value on projects and maintain detailed forecasts monthly.
• Support main contract, sub‑contract and consultant final accounts where necessary.
• Undertake other work as required by Commercial Director.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
• Leadership skills; computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Commercially astute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in the construction industry, experience within a building main contractor.
• Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.

Corporate Development:

• Maintain schedule of client engagement events for customer feedback, alignment and future pipeline.
• Suggest group‑wide business initiatives and implement local improvements.
• Serve as face of Strabag for external engagement at industry events.
• Share appropriate information within the Group across business units working with the same client.
• Participate in preparation and implementation of new group commercial procedures.
• Carry out commercial audits on other areas of the business as required.
• Contribute to functional leadership and business improvement initiatives.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Industries: Construction and Engineering Services

Location: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom