This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join a supportive, high-performing team on large-scale, mission-critical projects, with genuine scope to develop and reach your full potential.
Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager:
* Validate all tender and construction budgets to ensure strict compliance with agreed margins
* Advise Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Administrators on administration matters including site instructions, optimal labour allowances, accurate forecasting methods and protection of margins
* Work closely with the Procurement team to manage the procurement process from inception to completion, ensuring the tender process follows company guidelines on authority to let and sub-contractor agreements, and remains within budget
* Oversee Internal Monthly Cost Reports and Month End Reviews to ensure compliance with validated margins
* Liaise fully with the Finance Department
* Participate in, prepare and review contracts and tenders to achieve commercially advantageous outcomes and mitigate risk
* Assess and agree sub-contractor and supplier variations
* Ensure compliance with the contract programme/schedule
* Manage preparation and submission of interim payment certificate applications, and agree these with the Client's Representative
* Manage insurance needs and settlements on construction projects, including public liability, professional indemnity and contract works
* Actively manage dispute resolution and claims as they arise, in conjunction with senior commercial staff and external consultants
* Review incoming correspondence from employers, the design team and/or subcontractors to identify contractually critical items and initiate replies
* Manage project cash flow in conjunction with the Finance Department
* Ensure the project team complies with internal procedures as per the agreed authority matrix
* Set up and maintain the risk and opportunity management process for the project
* Nurture and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
* Mentor commercial staff and management as required
* Advise senior project staff on commercial and contract issues specific to the project
* Monitor and ensure correct procedures are followed on site for any activity with commercial implications
* Ensure all contracts are administered correctly, including notices and contractual letters, to mitigate risk
Essential Criteria for the Commercial Manager role:
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a QS/Commercial Management role
* Ideally, experience in a commercial leadership role on large-scale projects or data centres
* Previous experience in construction operations
* Professional qualification in quantity surveying, or an experienced engineer with commercial responsibilities
* Good legal awareness and competence in assessing contract documents and contract requirements
* Strong communication skills at all levels, both internal and external
To apply for this Commercial Manager role, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Salter Grange
Salary description
£100000.00 - £130000.00 per year