Senior Commercial Manager

3 weeks ago


Lisburn, United Kingdom Black Fox Solutions Full time
Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location: Dungannon or Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Blackfox Solutions are delighted to be working with one of NI's Leading building and public works contractors.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join our Response Maintenance team, based either in our Dungannon or Lisburn office. You will play a pivotal role in the successful management of our Social Housing Contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contract Management: Efficiently manage and oversee contracts, ensuring both operational and commercial objectives are met.
  • Provide contractual and cost advice to operational staff and manage feedback of commercial data.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and manage the Estimating/Coding teams, ensuring they meet targets and timelines.
  • Mentor junior staff, providing training and support to help them grow within the company.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

  • Establish and monitor budgets and work specifications throughout contracts.
  • Oversee project financial management, ensuring projects are completed within financial targets.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates and manage cost control throughout project lifecycles.

Procurement and Subcontractor Management:

  • Manage procurement, negotiation, and cost management of subcontractor packages.
  • Ensure effective contractual management of NIHE & Housing Association contracts, resolving day-to-day issues.

Auditing and Reporting:

  • Monitor trends, report operational issues, and conduct audits of job completions and submissions.
  • Audit monthly accounts to identify areas for improvement.
  • Manage and prepare internal reports for Work in Progress and Cost Value Reconciliation.
  • Provide regular reports on project financial status to senior management and stakeholders.

Risk and Dispute Management:

  • Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with project financials and contracts.
  • Proactively manage and resolve any contractual disputes or financial issues that arise.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Operate in accordance with strict client KPIs, with a focus on Time, Cost, and Quality.

Essential Criteria:

  • 3+ years of experience in a similar position.
  • BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
  • Strong grasp of subcontractor management.
  • Experience in managing people and teams.
  • Proven experience in the fast-paced construction industry.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities.
  • High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Valid UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Expertise in Measured Term Contracts.
  • Familiarity with social housing contracts.
  • Experience with social housing software packages.

Blackfox Solutions have been working in recruitment since 2010. We have the largest, most established clients and candidates across Northern Ireland and the UK.

Our team of dedicated professional Recruitment Consultants work every day alongside companies specialising in specific industries within the private business sectors across Northern Ireland, enabling us to continually provide the most comprehensive list of live jobs currently available throughout the Province.



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