Commercial Manager

Fantastic Opportunity for a Commercial Manager / Senior Commercial Manager working for a very successful civil engineering contractor based near Portsmouth

A hybrid role is on offer 

Key Roles and Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager / Senior Commercial Manager

• Lead contract negotiations for civil engineering projects,
• Oversee contract execution, including change orders and claims management.
• Monitor subcontractor agreements and performance.
• Develop, review, and manage project budgets
• Monitor project financials, including costs, revenue, and profit margins & Implement cost control measures
• Identify potential risks specific to civil engineering projects and implement risk management strategies.
• Maintain a proactive approach to risk mitigation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineering consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Supervise a team of commercial professionals & Provide guidance and support to the team.
• Encourage ongoing training and development for team members.
• Ensure compliance with civil engineering industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on contract negotiations and legal matters related to projects.
• Analyse performance data identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance project efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Prepare and present regular reports on project financials and performance to senior management and clients.
• Ensure that civil engineering projects meet quality standards and specifications.
• Implement quality control measures

• Collaborate with the estimating team to prepare accurate cost estimates for civil engineering projects.
• Participate in the development of competitive project bids.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and equipment providers.
• Monitor the performance of vendors and subcontractors.
• Strategic Planning
• Contribute to the development of the company's strategic direction f
• Provide insights on market trends, opportunities, and potential risks
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility in project execution & Support sustainability efforts

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness

 Requirements of the Senior Commercial Manager/ Commercial Manager

-A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field

-Demonstrable experience of working as a Commercial Manager within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large earthworks projects.

-Experience in Design & Build Contracts

-Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts

-Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

-Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.

-Experience of managing and mentoring Quantity surveyors.

-Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.

-Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills, including writing and presentation of reports, preparing business management documents, and presenting -information in meetings with clients and other parties.

-The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

-The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or -diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

-Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.

On offer is a very competitive salary package with discretionary bonus

Great opportunity

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