Senior Commercial Manager

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.