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We're ambitious!
That's why we're keen to hear from determined and motivated people like you, people who are ambitious for themselves and for those around them.
£80,000 - £95,000
Dartford
We're ambitious!
That's why we're keen to hear from determined and motivated people like you, people who are ambitious for themselves and for those around them.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering our UKPN contract. This is a chance to work closely with a our client, ensuring commercial success, managing risks, and driving profitability. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact—mentoring talented professionals and shaping strategy—this could be the perfect fit.
The Role
As Commercial Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring contracts run efficiently, risks are managed, and profitability is maximised.
Activities you will be involved in:
1. Leading and developing a team of quantity surveyors and commercial administrators
2. Providing commercial leadership across contracts, ensuring full compliance with rights and obligations
3. Shaping and implementing commercial strategies to drive business success
4. Managing budgets, cost controls, and financial performance
5. Overseeing contract negotiations and ensuring favourable terms
6. Leading cost value reconciliation and cash flow management
7. Resolving complex contractual matters and disputes
8. Ensuring subcontractor agreements are commercially sound
Ideal Candidate
You are an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in commercial management within the utilities sector. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience, with a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. You should be a confident communicator with the ability to present complex commercial data to stakeholders at all levels.
A deep understanding of NEC3 contracts, particularly Options A & C, is essential. You will also need strong financial and commercial acumen, with excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills. Working in a fast-paced environment requires resourcefulness, resilience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You'll also be a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving business success.
About Our Company
Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.
Next Steps
You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how frustrating it can be not to hear back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please feel free to follow up — one of our values is to do what we say we will do!
Benefits
Alongside supporting your career growth, we offer a competitive salary, pension, healthcare, holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per year, and perks through Clancy Xtras, including discounts at major retailers, cycle to work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Please inform us if you require reasonable adjustments for interviews. We are also signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident.
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