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Fantastic Opportunity for a Commercial Manager / Senior Commercial Manager working for a very successful civil engineering contractor based near Portsmouth
A hybrid role is on offer
Key Roles and Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager / Senior Commercial Manager
* Lead contract negotiations for civil engineering projects,
* Oversee contract execution, including change orders and claims management.
* Monitor subcontractor agreements and performance.
* Develop, review, and manage project budgets
* Monitor project financials, including costs, revenue, and profit margins & Implement cost control measures
* Identify potential risks specific to civil engineering projects and implement risk management strategies.
* Maintain a proactive approach to risk mitigation
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engineering consultants, and regulatory authorities.
* Supervise a team of commercial professionals & Provide guidance and support to the team.
* Encourage ongoing training and development for team members.
* Ensure compliance with civil engineering industry standards and regulations.
* Collaborate with legal counsel on contract negotiations and legal matters related to projects.
* Analyse performance data identify areas for improvement.
* Develop and implement strategies to enhance project efficiency and profitability.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation
* Prepare and present regular reports on project financials and performance to senior management and clients.
* Ensure that civil engineering projects meet quality standards and specifications.
* Implement quality control measures
* Collaborate with the estimating team to prepare accurate cost estimates for civil engineering projects.
* Participate in the development of competitive project bids.
* Evaluate and negotiate contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and equipment providers.
* Monitor the performance of vendors and subcontractors.
* Strategic Planning
* Contribute to the development of the company's strategic direction f
* Provide insights on market trends, opportunities, and potential risks
* Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
* Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility in project execution & Support sustainability efforts
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost-saving initiatives
* Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements of the Senior Commercial Manager/ Commercial Manager
-A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field
-Demonstrable experience of working as a commercial manager within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large earthworks projects.
-Experience in Design & Build Contracts
-Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts
-Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
-Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.
-Experience of managing and mentoring Quantity surveyors.
-Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
-Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills, including writing and presentation of reports, preparing business management documents, and presenting -information in meetings with clients and other parties.
-The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
-The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or -diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
-Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.
On offer is a very competitive salary package with discretionary bonus
Great opportunity
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