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Job Opportunity: Commercial Manager
Location: North Lanarkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Company: Leading Civil Engineering Contractor
Role Overview
On behalf of our client, a reputable civil engineering contractor operating primarily within the energy, infrastructure, and flood protection sectors, we are seeking to appoint a Commercial Manager to join their commercial team on a permanent basis. This role will oversee projects located throughout Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
Communication
- Maintain effective communication with the Framework Director, Commercial Managers, project teams, and the Divisional Commercial Manager.
Reporting
- Prepare management reports for presentation to the senior leadership team.
Staff Management
- Address staff-related matters, including succession planning, recruitment, development, behaviour and attitude, competency, retention, and staff allocation.
Supply Chain
- Act as the commercial contact for key supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting, and involvement in subcontract documentation.
Audits and Feedback
- Ensure audits are conducted and provide feedback to the business as required.
Client Interaction
- Provide commercial input into contracts with clients and, where necessary, their representatives.
- Attend regular meetings with senior client representatives and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Commercial Guidance
- Offer commercial advice to Commercial Managers on project-related issues and contribute to regional commercial discussions and reviews.
Project Strategy
- Participate in discussions regarding project performance and contribute commercial insights to project strategies.
Dispute and Insurance Management
- Assist in identifying and managing disputes.
- Prepare and negotiate insurance claims with insurers’ representatives.
Engagement of Consultants
- Agree terms, engage legal and commercial consultants, and monitor their accounts.
Subcontract Documentation
- Review and vet subcontract documents, providing input where necessary.
Essential Requirements
Education
- Degree-level qualification (minimum) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Experience
- Proven experience working on civil engineering projects is essential due to the nature of the role.
Key Skills
- Demonstrable ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Proficient with various forms of contracts and standard methods of measurement.
- Exceptional numeracy skills.
- Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Other Requirements
- A full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel as required.
What’s On Offer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor known for delivering critical infrastructure projects. If you feel you have the necessary experience and skills to make a significant impact within their dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your most recent CV. For further information, contact Adam Rahma on (phone number removed), quoting Reference J45104.
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Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote 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 areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
