Senior Commercial Manager

Hays
SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER – JV CIVILS PROJECT

Civil Engineering & Nuclear Project

About the Company

Two of Europe’s most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named to deliver the main civil engineering works worth over £2.8 billion on one of the most complex civil projects anywhere in Europe. Our clients are responsible for the Design & Build (D&B) including fit out and handover of the Operations Service Centre (OSC) within the project site. The building is a mixed-use warehouse/office/laboratory/restaurant and office building which connects to both Unit 1 & 2 Turbine Halls via sky bridges.

About the Role
– We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager who has a back catalogue in overseeing the financial management of complex, high-value projects from tendering and preconstruction to delivery. As a Commercial Manager, you will develop procurement strategies, manage risks, negotiate contracts, and ensure commercial success. You will also play a key role in project leadership, with responsibilities in risk management, procurement, financial reporting, and supply chain management. Typically, they are experienced industry professionals, skilled in negotiation and team leadership, with a deep understanding of the construction sector. Senior Commercial Managers often hold Chartered status (RICS, ICES, CIOB) and mentor other commercial staff.

Responsibilities

• Form an integral part of the multidisciplinary sub-teams responsible for project delivery and client service.
• Drafting of contractual correspondence to support Project Leadership.
• Prepare the interim applications for payment and agreements.
• Management, administration, and settlement of subcontractors’ accounts, including accountability for those delegated to your team.
• Preparation and management of any claims.
• The flexible management of staff to provide an effective commercial service for the business.
• Providing junior members of staff inside and outside of function with support and guidance on their job responsibilities.
• Negotiating with client’s representatives, subcontractors, and other consultants to achieve project results while maintaining group relationships.
• Input into contractual implications of intended courses of action.
• Advise and manage commercial risks within the project or projects.
• Input and support the preparation of monthly contract review reports, communicate key risk, opportunity, and change with transparency, in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Autonomously delivered a large project in the remit of £25mil+
• Confident in demanding environments.
• Expert Coins user.
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• BSc(Hons) MRICS
• NEC Option C experience

Required Skills

• BSc or M.Sc. in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES, or CIOB.
• Strategic change management.
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results).
• Business and Customer Awareness.
• Promotes organisational aims & objectives.
• Manages customer needs.
• Manages opportunities, risks & threats

If you are interested in this role and would be keen to find out more, please take the time to apply and I will be in touch with you. #