Commercial Manager

Are you a skilled Commercial Manager with a proven track record in delivering success on large-scale infrastructure projects? We're looking for a dynamic professional to join our clients team on a 6-month contract, playing a key role in managing the commercial aspects of high-value, complex projects.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise in contract management, financial oversight, and strategic decision-making to the forefront, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at balancing risk, opportunity, and financial returns, we want to hear from you!
 
This role falls inside IR35 and my client is considering candidates across the UK.
 
Job Description:
 
Your purpose:

·Balance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post- contract commercial management.
·Lead on delivery excellence and in year performance (revenue, cash, and EBIT) as well as supporting growth in the market.
·Provide oversight and commercial advice for preparation and negotiation of contract documentation.
·Interrogate and drive production of monthly PSR (CVR) and associated commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
·Develop and implement the commercial strategy on projects to maximise revenue and cash flow.
·Set the standard and expectations for change control, contract management and claims/disputes.
·Guide project teams on commercial risks and opportunities.
·Interpret/input into contract programmes and schedules to identify associated risks and utilise commercial levers.
·Mentor and manage more junior members of the commercial team and promote regular visibility across offices and sites, where teams are based.
·Ensure compliance with the Company Management System (CMS) and procedures, uphold company values and promote safety culture.
·Contribute to wider market and divisional requirements as they arise.
·Manage multiple internal and external stakeholders within project and business deadlines.
 
What you can bring:

·Track record of successful project delivery in a commercial management role, in either main contractor or consultancy environment.
·Expert in contract management and change control.
·Experience across a range of common Forms of Contract (particularly, expertise in NEC & NEC PSC).
·Ability to develop and implement procurement, supply chain and market management initiatives such as procurement strategies and alliance agreements.
·Understanding of procurement law and regulations.
·Able to demonstrate leadership in solving problems and tackling challenges creatively.
·Excellent analytical skills and consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks.
·Excellent verbal and written communication including report writing, presentations and contractual correspondence.
·Experience of leading and motivating a team within a large-scale business/project environment.
 
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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