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Commercial Manager
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Staffordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our Environmental Specialist client is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their Barton-under Needwood team working on river restoration and erosion control projects on a permanent basis.
The Commercial Manager will oversee all contractual and commercial aspects of construction projects within the company, ensuring profitability, compliance, and risk management. This role involves managing a small team of Quantity Surveyors and collaborating closely with operational teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. There will be a strong requirement to ensure that commercial performance results in financial health, visibility of forecasting, visibility of cashflow and other finance related data that can be utilised by our Finance Team.
Projects includes erosion control, river restoration, wetland creation, dredging, spillway and shoreline protection. The role will report to an Operations Director with 3 days ideally in Barton-under Needwood offices.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the commercial function across all projects, ensuring adherence to company policies and contractual obligations.
Provide strategic commercial advice to senior management and project teams.
Oversee preparation and negotiation of contracts, subcontracts, and variations.
Monitor project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
Manage risk and resolve contractual disputes effectively.
Support business development through tender reviews and bid submissions.
Mentor staff
Manage and lead on any contractual dispute resolution
Manage and support commercial and procurement strategies, ensuring tender processes are correctly followed
Represent the company in client meetings, industry forums, and negotiations, maintaining professionalism and promoting the company's reputation.
Skills/experience/qualifications
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
Minimum 8 years' experience in commercial management within the construction industry.
Proven track record of managing project finances and contractual matters.
Experience leading a team of Quantity Surveyors.
Knowledge of UK construction law and regulations.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
Comprehensive understanding of construction contracts (NEC, JCT), including sound knowledge of all conditions of contract and amended clauses.
Financial acumen with experience in cost control and forecasting.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
with attention to
Confidence and ability to assert influence
Build strong relationships with the whole of the business team and its clients
Assist with improving cost capture and control.
Deliver accurate, live forecasting aligned with project programmes.
Monitor actual costs against baseline estimates, identifying and resolving variances.
Benefits
Salary circa 75k (open discussion based on interview/experience)
31 days all in leave
5% pension contribution
Salary sacrifice options (owned by larger group of companies)
40 hour working week
3 days in base office with flexible working discussedBefore You Apply
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