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Senior Commercial Manager

Kenton Black Ltd

Colchester

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager / Project Commercial Director to join a major construction project in the Southeast of England. This pivotal role involves overseeing significant commercial packages and managing a team dedicated to delivering excellence in a £25bn project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management, dispute resolution, and tender preparation. With a focus on collaboration and strategic oversight, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, ensuring all commercial interests are effectively represented and managed. If you are ready to take on a challenge and lead in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in managing commercial aspects of large construction projects.
  • BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee commercial packages for large construction works.
  • Manage preparation of estimates and tender submissions.
  • Lead commercial aspects with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial Management
Dispute Resolution
Legislation Application
Tender Preparation
Risk Management
Team Leadership

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying
MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager / Project Commercial Director
London / Southeast
£110,000 plus company package
Tier 1 Main contractor

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager / Project Commercial Director to join one of the UK's largest contractors working as part of one of the largest construction projects in the Southeast of England. This role is part of the wider commercial function overseeing a large package of works. The business is a leader in the civil engineering and infrastructure sector.

This Senior Commercial role will be part of the Senior Commercial Team on a £25bn project. This scheme will span over a 10-year period, but my client has plenty of opportunities in the area following this project. The role will oversee the overall commercial packages for large works.

Role Purpose:

Our client is looking for candidates with experience in managing all commercial aspects of the scheme and leading a team.

Duties:

  1. Understanding of disputes resolution including options, structure, techniques, experts, etc.
  2. Application of legislation and ability to liaise with legal experts.
  3. Manage preparation of Estimates & Tender submissions including the interpretation of specifications & preambles.
  4. Representation of the financial and contractual interests to the employer and/or client in progress meetings.
  5. Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management & procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions.
  6. Management and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity.
  7. Management of disallowed cost.
  8. Provide commercial input to Buildability and Value Engineering reviews.
  9. Review tenders & cost data.
  10. Co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned.
  11. Manage the preparation and articulation of the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.
  12. Manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning, Estimating, Marketing, and Sales.
  13. Lead commercial aspects with Customers and stakeholders.
  14. Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.
  15. Formulation and management of plans for resource procurement.

Experience:

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.

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