My client an independent multi-utility connections provider, is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager with a history in the Utilities sector This Senior Commercial Manager role offers a dynamic and flexible working environment where innovation and leadership are highly valued. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of process implementation and team development, making a significant impact on the organisation's commercial success. To be considered for this role you must have. • A minimum of five years’ experience in the utilities industry. • Proven experience in a commercial management role, with a history of managing commercial contracts and maximising project profitability. • A demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team, with two Quantity Surveyors reporting directly. • Knowledge of standard forms of agreement (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC). • Experience in financial project margin and cash flow forecasting. • Commitment to team training and development. • Qualifications/accreditations for MACostE. • Experience with AX system is highly desired but not essential. You may be an established Commercial Manager or a Senior QS that wants to make the step up, but you must be a person that wants to work in a flexible environment where you will be at the forefront of bringing in processes. The Senior Commercial Manager will lead a team, ensuring standardised methodologies are adhered to for project margin maintenance and variance reporting. This role involves managing major utility projects and complex novated Clancy projects, with a focus on maximising project profitability and maintaining financial oversight. You be tasked with a number of responsibilities that include. • Ensuring consistency across all commercial activities and processes. Attending bid meetings to identify potential commercial issues and contribute to bid pack costings. • Collaborating with Sales and Finance to review complex cash flow forecasts. Conducting final project checks before handover and implement handover meetings. • Developing procedures to clarify project inclusions and exclusions. Implementing new procedures for aged purchase orders and mandatory variations. • Providing feedback to senior directors on business-impacting issues. • Collaborate with Finance Business Partner to unlock revenue opportunities and rationalise costs. • Assisting Credit Control in debt recovery. • Implementing a peer-review system for quality assurance. • Providing training and guidance to team members for flexibility and absence cover. • Reviewing non-standard contractual terms to protect the business. • Instigating commercial procedures and training for specific contracts. • Ensuring project billings and variations are up to date and embedded as business as usual. • Passing on industry knowledge and collaborate with Operations and Finance to hold. • Project Managers / Engineers accountable for project margins. This role offers a unique platform for a driven individual to lead and innovate within a thriving independent multi-utility connections provider. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a tangible difference, with a good salary and prospects this position is for you