GBR Recruitment are working with a well-established construction, steel erecting & civils business, that is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager (Senior Commercial Professional) who is highly adept in commercial control measures, to work closely with the Managing Director & SMT in driving forward the commercial business strategies, keeping the business ahead of the competition & on an upward curve.
The commercial manager role will focus on maximising the business commercial opportunities, profit margins & bottom / top lines, by delivering an effective sales / commercial strategy & robust contractual management across multiple industry sectors.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing sales, contractual, & overall business support.
2. Contributing input to strategic decisions within the company.
3. Collaborating with the Head of Procurement to review & agree preferential contract terms with suppliers.
4. Ensuring the full value of each contract is realised, whilst maintaining compliance with the Group’s gate approval processes.
5. Supporting department heads, project managers & the wider QS team during contractual bidding & tendering stages.
6. Overseeing escalated or more complex tenders / bids.
7. Implementing strong contract management practices to support key stakeholders and enhance internal procedures / efficiencies.
8. Managing cash flow & forecasts in collaboration with the Head of Finance.
You will be an experienced commercial manager / senior commercial manager, with a proven track record in growth strategy within the construction contracting environment. An established network & sector expertise will allow the successful candidate to contribute immediately to the senior leadership team, supporting ongoing growth & future opportunities.
Duties:
1. Maximise market opportunity across all construction, civils & steels industries with a detailed strategy to support growth.
2. Individual tender & bid delivery.
3. Operate at high level on all escalated commercial client queries.
4. Implement success KPI’s within the team strategy & report regularly on these to the board.
5. Coordinate / manage the commercial team & processes to achieve agreed objectives.
Attributes:
1. Extensive commercial management / senior commercial management experience in civil engineering, construction, renewables, energy or similar associated consultancy experience.
2. Strong financial & commercial acumen.
3. Highly adept in contract management.
4. Experience in implementing contract management systems.
5. Skilled in the production of reports, payment applications, payment certificates, financial reports and close out reports.
6. Experience in drafting contractual correspondence, contract drafting and facilitating collaborative outcomes; Desirable.
7. Experience in steels, civil engineering, energy, renewables or similar industries (ideal).
8. Degree qualification desirable.
9. Professional Construction Industry Qualifications; RICS, ICES, MCIOB or equivalent.
10. Extensive knowledge of ICC/NEC suite of contracts.
11. JCT contracts experience is desirable.
This role is commutable from: Leicester, Loughborough, Derby, Nottingham, Stamford, Lincoln, Newark, Coventry, Tamworth, Grantham, Bourne, Sleaford & other places close to these catchment areas.
Interviews to take place ASAP, apply today.
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