Commercial Manager

Your new company
You will join an established and growing construction business with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering successful public sector framework projects. Due to a senior-level vacancy, the company is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of a division generating approximately £40m in annual turnover.

Your new role
Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the division's commercial strategy and providing direction to the QS team
• Maximising profitability through regular commercial and project reviews
• Managing variations, specification changes and opportunities to improve margins
• Overseeing subcontract procurement, buying gains and regional supply-chain agreements
• Producing accurate monthly cost, profitability, billing and risk reports
• Managing cash collection, invoicing and accrued income
• Identifying contractual and financial risks, including potential disputes
• Working closely with operations, procurement, estimating and legal teams
• Supporting tender adjudications using accurate project delivery cost data
• Maintaining strong commercial relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Developing new and existing Quantity Surveyors within the business

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or senior commercial professional with a strong construction contracting background.You will need:

• Proven experience managing the commercial performance of multiple construction projects or a regional division
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop Quantity Surveyors
• Excellent knowledge of contracts, cost reporting, procurement and subcontract management
• A track record of improving project profitability and managing commercial risk
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting and cash-management skills
• The confidence to work directly with clients, operational teams and senior management
• A proactive, commercially focused and hands-on approach

This is a fully office-based position, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, so you must be able to commute to South Woodford. There is no hybrid-working arrangement

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £100,000+, depending on experience and suitability, plus other excellent benefits
• £10,000 flexible package allowance, which can be used towards benefits such as a car allowance or private healthcare

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