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My client an independent multi-utility connections provider, is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager with a history in the Utilities sector
This Senior Commercial Manager role offers a dynamic and flexible working environment where innovation and leadership are highly valued. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of process implementation and team development, making a significant impact on the organisation's commercial success.
To be considered for this role you must have.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in the utilities industry
- Proven experience in a commercial management role, with a history of managing commercial contracts and maximising project profitability.
- A demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team, with two Quantity Surveyors reporting directly.
- Knowledge of standard forms of agreement (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
- Experience in financial project margin and cash flow forecasting.
- Commitment to team training and development
- Qualifications/accreditations for MACostE.
Experience with AX system is highly desired but not essential.
You may be an established Commercial Manager or a Senior QS that wants to make the step up, but you must be a person that wants to work in a flexible environment where you will be at the forefront of bringing in processes.
The Senior Commercial Manager will lead a team, ensuring standardised methodologies are adhered to for project margin maintenance and variance reporting. This role involves managing major utility projects and complex novated Clancy projects, with a focus on maximising project profitability and maintaining financial oversight.You be tasked with a number of responsibilities that include.
- Ensuring consistency across all commercial activities and processes.
- Attending bid meetings to identify potential commercial issues and contribute to bid pack costings.
- Collaborating with Sales and Finance to review complex cash flow forecasts.
- Conducting final project checks before handover and implement handover meetings
- Developing procedures to clarify project inclusions and exclusions.
- Implementing new procedures for aged purchase orders and mandatory variations.
- Providing feedback to senior directors on business-impacting issues
- Collaborate with Finance Business Partner to unlock revenue opportunities and rationalise costs
- Assisting Credit Control in debt recovery.
- Implementing a peer-review system for quality assurance.
- Providing training and guidance to team members for flexibility and absence cover.
- Reviewing non-standard contractual terms to protect the business.
- Instigating commercial procedures and training for specific contracts.
- Ensuring project billings and variations are up to date and embedded as business as usual.
- Passing on industry knowledge and collaborate with Operations and Finance to hold
- Project Managers / Engineers accountable for project margins.
This role offers a unique platform for a driven individual to lead and innovate within a thriving independent multi-utility connections provider.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a tangible difference, with a good salary and prospects this position is for you.
