Senior Commercial Manager
Posted 7 days 20 hours ago by HAYS
Civil Engineering & Nuclear Project
About the Company
Two of Europe's most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named to deliver the main civil engineering works worth over £2.8 billion on one of the most complex civil projects anywhere in Europe. Our clients are responsible for the Design & Build (D&B) including fit out and handover of the Operations Service Centre (OSC) within the project site. The building is a mixed-use warehouse/office/laboratory/restaurant and office building which connects to both Unit 1 & 2 Turbine Halls via sky bridges.
About the Role
- We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager who has a back catalogue in overseeing the financial management of complex, high-value projects from tendering and preconstruction to delivery. As a Commercial Manager, you will develop procurement strategies, manage risks, negotiate contracts, and ensure commercial success. You will also play a key role in project leadership, with responsibilities in risk management, procurement, financial reporting, and supply chain management. Typically, they are experienced industry professionals, skilled in negotiation and team leadership, with a deep understanding of the construction sector. Senior Commercial Managers often hold Chartered status (RICS, ICES, CIOB) and mentor other commercial staff.
Responsibilities
- Form an integral part of the multidisciplinary sub-teams responsible for project delivery and client service.
- Drafting of contractual correspondence to support Project Leadership.
- Prepare the interim applications for payment and agreements.
- Management, administration, and settlement of subcontractors' accounts, including accountability for those delegated to your team.
- Preparation and management of any claims.
- The flexible management of staff to provide an effective commercial service for the business.
- Providing junior members of staff inside and outside of function with support and guidance on their job responsibilities.
- Negotiating with client's representatives, subcontractors, and other consultants to achieve project results while maintaining group relationships.
- Input into contractual implications of intended courses of action.
- Advise and manage commercial risks within the project or projects.
- Input and support the preparation of monthly contract review reports, communicate key risk, opportunity, and change with transparency, in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Autonomously delivered a large project in the remit of £25mil+
- Confident in demanding environments.
- Expert Coins user.
- Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
- BSc(Hons) MRICS
- NEC Option C experience
Required Skills
- BSc or M.Sc. in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent.
Preferred Skills
- Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES, or CIOB.
- Strategic change management.
- Achievement Focus (Achieving Results).
- Business and Customer Awareness.
- Promotes organisational aims & objectives.
- Manages customer needs.
- Manages opportunities, risks & threats
If you are interested in this role and would be keen to find out more, please take the time to apply and I will be in touch with you. #