Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am–12:00pm (home working most Fridays)
KPI Recruiting are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join one of our clients on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to lead and develop a commercial team, oversee project performance and ensure strong financial and contractual control across a range of projects.
Working closely with project delivery teams and senior management, you will play a key role in maximising profitability, managing commercial risks and opportunities, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This is primarily an office-based position, with occasional visits to sites, suppliers, clients and other offices.
You will be…
Leading, managing and developing the commercial team, supporting the development of junior team members
Providing contractual and commercial guidance to project teams and the wider business
Overseeing project financial performance, including cost control, turnover, cash flow and profit forecasts
Managing contractual changes, variations and change control to ensure costs are agreed and recovered appropriately
Monitoring work in progress, outstanding debts and cash receipts to maximise cash flow
Ensuring robust Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) processes and accurate monthly commercial reporting
Managing subcontractor accounts, variations, payment applications and final account settlements
Identifying, managing and reporting commercial risks and opportunities across projects
Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Ensuring contractual compliance and effective commercial procedures across the business
Supporting project managers in understanding contractual obligations, financial performance and commercial priorities
Driving continuous improvement, best practice and commercial performance to achieve business targets
You will have…
A degree in a relevant discipline
Significant commercial experience within construction, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical installations, or a similar project delivery environment
Experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Business Senior Quantity Surveyor level, with substantial industry experience
A background in main contracting or project delivery
Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts and a strong understanding of contractual and commercial principles
Proven experience leading, managing or developing a commercial team
Strong financial and analytical skills, including forecasting, cost control and margin management
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
The ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings and project programmes
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
The ability to make sound commercial decisions, manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
What's on offer?
£70,000–£75,000 per annum, depending on experience
37-hour working week, Monday to Friday
Home working most Fridays
A senior leadership opportunity within a project-focused environment
The opportunity to lead and develop a commercial team
The chance to influence project profitability, commercial strategy and business performance
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Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year