Commercial Manager

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience
Car Allowance: £5,800 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: North London
Industry: Construction

Are you an experienced commercial professional who can assess the impact of commercial and technical changes and develop effective solutions at a strategic level?

We are looking for an accomplished Commercial Manager with a strong background working for a major UK main contractor. You will have experience leading commercial teams and managing the commercial delivery of mid-to-large-scale construction projects across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, education and commercial developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially focused individual to take responsibility for the commercial performance of a diverse portfolio of new-build and refurbishment projects, while providing strategic support to regional and wider project teams.

• Lead and oversee all commercial aspects of mid-to-large-scale construction projects.
• Anticipate changes in commercial resource requirements and adapt project teams accordingly.
• Support organisational and operational change in a positive and effective manner.
• Provide commercial input into tendering, pre-contract and work-winning activities.
• Prepare commercial reports and provide financial insight to support decision-making.
• Assist with the commercial mobilisation and start-up of new projects.
• Lead and manage subcontract and supply-chain procurement in line with agreed procedures and project requirements.
• Ensure procurement is delivered in accordance with project programmes and commercial objectives.
• Undertake package gap analysis to ensure complete and effective subcontract procurement.
• Manage tender processes, including invitations to tender, evaluations and recommendations for appointment.
• Build strong relationships with the supply chain and drive continuous improvement across cost, quality and performance.
• Maximise project cash flow through the timely preparation of valuations, applications for payment, invoicing and payment recovery.
• Manage the preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims and disputes.
• Monitor and control project costs, identifying opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenditure and improve efficiency.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and costs to ensure projects meet or exceed financial targets.
• Produce accurate and timely Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and financial forecasts.
• Contribute to the development and achievement of project financial targets.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to project and regional leadership teams.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A relevant professional qualification, such as a Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Significant commercial management experience gained within a major UK main contractor.
• A proven track record managing the commercial delivery of mid-to-large-scale construction projects.
• Experience across healthcare, refurbishment, new-build, life sciences, education or commercial projects.
• Experience managing projects with an annual turnover/value in excess of £10m.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing and developing commercial teams.
• Excellent understanding of procurement, cost control, forecasting, final accounts, variations, claims and dispute management.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and respond to risks and opportunities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong attention to commercial detail.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager looking to take on a broader strategic commercial leadership position within an established construction environment.