Commercial Manager – Civil EngineeringLocation: Midlands – Leicester / Derby regionSalary: Circa £110,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + BenefitsCommercial Manager required to join a leading Civil Engineering contractor as they continue to expand their workload across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for either an established Commercial Manager or an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career.The contractor delivers major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, with current and upcoming work encompassing highways infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, utilities, groundworks, enabling works, foundations and general infrastructure projects.Projects range from individual civils packages through to major infrastructure schemes, offering the successful Commercial Manager the opportunity to take ownership of the commercial performance of significant projects while supporting and developing the wider commercial team.
Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary up to £110,000 dependent upon experienceCar allowance / salary sacrifice EV schemeDiscretionary bonusEmployer pension contributionPrivate medical healthcare26 days’ holiday plus Bank HolidaysLong-term career progression with a growing civil engineering contractorOpportunity to work across major infrastructure projects throughout the Midlands
Commercial Manager Job Overview
Take commercial responsibility for civil engineering projects across the MidlandsManage project cost, value, cash flow and profitabilityProduce and oversee monthly CVR reporting, forecasting and cost projectionsEnsure client valuations and applications are submitted accurately and on timeManage contractual notices, change control and variationsIdentify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycleManage subcontract procurement, appointments, valuations and final accountsEnsure contractual entitlement is identified, recorded and maximisedWork closely with Project Managers and operational teams to monitor project performanceReview construction methodologies and identify opportunities for value engineeringManage commercial relationships with clients and the supply chainLead, mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staffSupport projects from pre-construction through delivery and final accountEnsure commercial processes and procedures are implemented consistently across projects
Commercial Manager Job Requirements
Previous experience as a Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity SurveyorStrong background within civil engineering or infrastructure contractingExperience across areas such as highways, earthworks, drainage, utilities, groundworks or enabling worksStrong understanding of project cost control, CVRs, forecasting and cash managementExperience administering main contracts and subcontractsGood knowledge of change management, variations and contractual noticesStrong subcontract procurement and final account experienceExperience working on technically challenging civil engineering projectsComfortable working closely with operational and project delivery teamsPrevious experience managing or mentoring commercial staff advantageousDegree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferredFull UK driving licenceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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