The Company
Our client is a skilled civil subcontractor who holds over 20 years of experience within the construction industry, they have an extensive amount of experience dealing with various developments, however withhold specialties operating in groundworks, drainage and hard landscaping. They operate in various places around the UK and hold an impressive track record of delivering projects up to standard in a safely manor.
The Project
As a highly experienced Freelance Commercial Manager, you will have a key role overseeing commercial aspects of groundworks packages on various projects across a diverse range of sectors including education, industrial, retail, housing, accommodation, renewable energy, roads and highways.
Requirements
It is essential that you hold the experience below;
A proven history of managing commercial aspects of groundworks packages on various projects across a range of sectors
An extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years' experience of operating in a Commercial Manager or similar position for a civil engineering subcontractorAdditional skills;
IT skills
Effective time management
Superb negotiation capabilities
Analytical and mathematical skills
Strong cost management expertise
Excellent sales and presentation skills
Strong communication and attention to details
Confidence in presentation and the skill to lead high level meetings
A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
In-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control
Skilled in efficiently delegating tasks and responsibilities to the appropriate team members, ensuring that work is distributed effectivelyThe Role
Job Title: Freelance Commercial Manager
Job Type: Long-term freelance
Project: Various projects across a wide range of sectors
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Duration: 12 months
Reporting to: DirectorDuties
Efficiently distribute responsibilities
Deliver valuable insights to project teams
Build and enhance supply chain partnerships
Spotting new business prospects to stimulate revenue growth
Collaborate with relevant departments to create precise and consistent bids
Supervise and track subcontractor performance on projects via internal reporting
Foster long-term, effective relationships with existing clients, ensuring continued success
Monitor the progress of ongoing projects in terms of costs, timelines and resource allocation
Lead the team to oversee the project and procurement processes run smoothly and efficiently
Effectively addressing conflicts or challenges that could potentially undermine team performance
Create comprehensive project and operational budgets, predicting costs and projecting revenues
Ensure adherence to contractual terms and promptly addressing any issues or disputes that arise
Generate frequent financial reports, outlining the current financial position of projects or operations
Negotiate agreements on terms, including pricing, timelines, delivery schedules, and performance standards
Recognize opportunities to grow the business through partnerships, mergers, and exploration of new markets
Collaborate with the sector cost and quality lead to develop and implement cost and quality control systems, testing them at each stage of the project
Oversee daily operations, focusing on staff training and development, negotiating contracts, and coordinating production schedules
Develop, manage and monitor project budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and alignment with established expenditures
Perform audits on financial records, procurement procedures, and contract adherence to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Direct and align the commercial and finance teams, offering guidance and ensuring staff have the necessary resources and training for successThis is a long-term freelance position with a competitive rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Emily O'Grady - Executive Senior Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)