Commercial Manager

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of a major, long-term infrastructure programme in Kent.

This is a senior commercial position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function across a complex project and work closely with senior operational and project leadership.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial leadership across the project, with responsibility for financial performance, commercial strategy and the development of the wider commercial team.
Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the commercial team across the project
• Developing and implementing commercial strategy
• Managing project financial performance
• Leading forecasting, CVRs and cost-to-complete processes
• Managing change, compensation events and variations
• Overseeing subcontract procurement and commercial management
• Managing commercial risk and opportunities
• Providing commercial advice to senior project stakeholders
• Supporting contract administration and negotiations
• Managing commercial disputes and resolution strategies
• Monitoring project performance against budgets and forecasts
• Leading commercial reviews with senior management
• Mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs
• Supporting the wider business with commercial governance and best practice

About You

You will ideally have:

• Significant commercial management experience within infrastructure, civil engineering or major construction
• Experience managing a commercial team
• Strong subcontract and procurement experience
• Excellent knowledge of commercial forecasting and reporting
• Strong contract knowledge, ideally including NEC
• Experience managing complex projects and significant work packages
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• A relevant degree/HNC/HND or equivalent commercial qualification

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager looking to take a senior role on a long-term, technically challenging infrastructure programme .
To find out more, contact Harry Buckland at Aldwych Consulting:

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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