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Head of Commercial
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Head of Commercial to lead and develop a commercial function within a dynamic construction business. This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to directors, and involves overseeing the commercial team, managing project risk, and ensuring robust processes from tendering through to final account.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
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Lead a Quantity Surveying team of three, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management.
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Ensure consistent and professional commercial management across all projects.
Tendering & Estimating
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Oversee the tender process, including cost estimating, tender submissions, and bid reviews.
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Identify and mitigate commercial risks during the tender stage.
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Support business growth through accurate and competitive pricing.
Contract Management
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Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
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Lead contract negotiation, administration, and compliance.
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Manage contract variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
Financial Management
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Oversee project cash flow, including supplier and contractor payments.
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Approve and manage subcontractor applications for payment.
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Monitor project budgets, cost reporting, and forecasting.
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Drive commercial performance to meet business targets.
Supply Chain Management
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Lead onboarding and approval of suppliers and subcontractors.
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Negotiate terms and agreements to ensure value and compliance.
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Build and maintain strong supply chain relationships.
Risk & Compliance
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Identify, monitor, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
Skills & Experience:
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Proven track record in a senior commercial role, ideally as Head of Commercial or Commercial Manager, within construction.
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Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing a commercial team.
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Excellent understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.
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Experience in tendering, estimating, and bid management.
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Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Financially astute, with experience managing cash flow, payments, and forecasting.
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Ability to work strategically and operationally to deliver business objectives.
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