At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management for exciting engineering projects and negotiate contracts.
- Company: Established engineering firm with over 40 years of experience in complex projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, professional development, and travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects across the UK.
- Why this job: Shape a new commercial function and influence business growth in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying in engineering or construction.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Our client is an established engineering and construction business with over 40 years' experience delivering complex material handling, heavy engineering and structural steelwork projects across the UK. They provide complete design, fabrication, installation and commissioning services, supporting clients from concept through to project completion.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit their first dedicated Commercial Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a pivotal stage, taking ownership of the commercial function and helping shape how commercial and contractual processes are managed as the company continues to expand.
The role can be based from either the Newton Abbot, Devon office or the Stoke-on-Trent office. During your first 3-6 months, you should expect to spend approximately 2-3 days per week in Devon for onboarding, relationship building and familiarisation with the business. Any required accommodation and travel expenses will be covered.
What will your role look like?
- Taking ownership of the commercial management of multiple engineering and construction projects from pre-contract through to final account
- Reviewing, interpreting and administering both standard and bespoke forms of contract
- Negotiating contract terms and protecting the company's commercial interests
- Preparing and submitting applications for payment
- Identifying, pricing and negotiating variations, compensation events and commercial claims
- Preparing and managing Extension of Time (EOT), disruption, loss and expense claims
- Administering both main contracts and subcontract agreements
- Procuring, appointing and commercially managing subcontractors and suppliers
- Producing Bills of Quantities (BoQs), drawing take-offs and project measurements
- Monitoring project costs, forecasting commercial performance and supporting final account agreements
- Managing commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle
- Supporting Project Managers with contractual and commercial matters
- Helping prevent disputes through effective contract administration and proactive commercial management
- Working across a range of contract forms including NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, MF1 and bespoke contracts
- Collaborating closely with Directors, Project Managers and engineering teams to strengthen commercial processes across the business
Are you the right person for the job?
- Significant experience within Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying in engineering or construction environments
- Experience managing commercially complex engineering or construction projects
- Strong understanding of standard and bespoke construction contracts
- Experience with contract forms such as NEC4, JCT, FIDIC, MF1 or similar
- Excellent knowledge of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended)
- Confident preparing applications for payment, variations, claims and final accounts
- Experience procuring and managing subcontractors
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline is desirable but not essential
- Commercial experience within sectors such as heavy engineering, quarrying, mining, bulk material handling, industrial process plants, mechanical engineering or steelwork would be highly advantageous
- Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills
- Able to challenge contractual risk and negotiate commercially favourable outcomes
- Comfortable working independently while supporting multidisciplinary project teams
- Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- A pragmatic, confident and commercially minded approach
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000, depending on experience
- Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new commercial management function
- Work directly alongside senior leadership and influence business growth
- Flexible long-term base from either Devon or Stoke-on-Trent
- Travel and accommodation expenses covered during onboarding
- NEST Pension Scheme
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible management working hours
- On-site parking
- Professional development and long-term career progression
- Supportive, collaborative and innovative engineering environment
- Opportunity to work on major engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK
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