This industry renowned rail and civil engineering contractor have continued to expanded throughout the UK over the last decade. With capabilities across the civil engineering, rail and infrastructure industries many have become to regard them as partner of choice in the market. One of the main reasons for their reputation is the skills and ability of their exceptionally trained work force. To continue on the growth plan there is now a need to recruit a Commercial Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join a market leading position in a position you can really make a big difference.
Position: Commercial Manager
Location: West Midlands
Package: Negotiable
The Role
- Ensuring the project from start to finish is supported and completed efficiently and effectively completed from the delivery of tender processing, negotiating and agreeing and signing of contractual terms.
- Working closely alongside the Construction Director at a high strategic level whilst ensuring projects are reported upon accurately.
- Ensuring project teams are conducting and reporting in a company standard manner and dealing with all information is received accurately.
- Communicating and reporting to the commercial manager on all commercial matters.
- To take a leadership role in the procurement of key suppliers and the negotiation of reliable / effective subcontractors
- Supporting the pre construction process by reviewing the contract terms, developing the commercial strategies, and accurate identification of the risks and opportunities of the project
- Ensuring tender handovers are detailed and accurate
- To manage the commercial reporting of the project from cash management to monthly CVR
- Taking care of the PPR process and developing plans to support the business
- Taking a strong lead in dispute avoidance
- Developing the project teams and ensuring all costing, forecasting budgeting is accurately recorded
- Communicating and interacting with the legal / finance and buying teams
- Taking a lead in the management of client and stakeholder needs
What we need from you
- Midlands based
- RICS Membership or equivalent (Ideal but not necessary)
- BSc / MSc in quantity surveying (Ideal but not necessary)
- Experienced in conducting / ensuring and delivery of major civil / infrastructure projects
- Experienced with leading major projects circa of £5million to £150million in value
- Strong JCT / NEC contract condition suite experience
- A demonstrated team leader, focused on the development of staff
- Knowledge of the management of opportunities and risks of a project
- A full UK Driving Licence
What can we offer
- A very competitive salary in the industry
- On target personal and company performance bonuses
- Car allowance or Green Car
- 6% company pension
- Flexible Working
- Being part of the EOT (Employee Ownership Trust)
- 25 days holiday increasing annually, Enhanced Holiday Purchase (Up to 3 days)
- Personal Accident & Life Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Group Income Protection
- Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to work