Lead Commercial Manager

1 month ago


Devon, United Kingdom Girling Jones Ltd Full time
Position: Lead Commercial Manager North Devon/Various site visits
Job Description Due to significant growth, my client is looking for a Lead Commercial Manager to join their rapidly growing construction business specialising in complex construction projects, including new build, fit outs, and refurbishments in highly regulated industries and the commercial sector. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role will be the focal point for all contract and commercial matters and will lead a team of dynamic Quantity Surveyors and provide advice to all project delivery stakeholders.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Managing all the contractual variations and events management processes, working closely with the Quantity Surveyor(s) ensuring that all information and communication with the client is aligned with the contractual expectations
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement commercial strategies and procedures in line with company objectives.
Contract Management: Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring that contracts are in the best interests
Risk Management: Identify commercial risks and proactively mitigate them.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
Change Management: Identify contact change and proactively mitigate them.
Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, ensure cost efficiency, and drive profitability.
Team Leadership: Mentor, guide, and supervise the commercial team to achieve departmental goals.
Ensuring all Principal Accountabilities for the contract commercial team are implemented in accordance with commercial procedures.
Managing a key scope of work in the commercial management of contracts and claims across a suite of NEC, JCT and/or FIDIC based contracts.
Overseeing contract commercial relationships.
Providing commercial management of contracts during the execution phase (post award) to maximise operational and financial performance and minimise commercial risk.
Providing commercial management for the delivery of contract final account agreements (closeout). Provide commercial support to the Project Directors in the effective delivery of the contract and ensure formal completion and closure of all the Project Contracts, identification and recording of commercial lessons Learnt.
Look for opportunities to grow a business, whether through partnerships or new initiatives, and works to take advantage of those opportunities
Lead on commercial support for all tenders and support bid writing were necessary Requirements: • Experience of commercial management of construction projects over £5m in value
Capability of managing a team recognising strengths and improvement opportunities.
Strong contractual knowledge (must have intricate knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. Knowledge of FIDIC would also be desirable)
Degree level qualification in relevant field
High understanding of construction processes
High attention to detail
Exemplary communication skills
Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.
Client liaising
Ability to manage a team Other:
Competitive salary
Head Office based
Hours 8:30-17:00 Monday - Friday (excluding travel)
Additional Leave for Length of Service
Your birthday off
Employee Benefit Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme

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