Commercial Manager

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Midland Metro Alliance Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to lead our commercial teams across a portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for administering all commercial aspects of the projects, from inception to final account and close out.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, develop, and train commercial teams across the portfolio of projects
  • Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practice across each project team
  • Assist on all contractual matters from inception to close out, with a deep understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery
  • Manage budgets, ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS
  • Assist in the establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts, updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets
  • Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensuring timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change
  • Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls, including early warning systems, and provide robust, accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle, including EVM
  • Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost, and to optimal quality
  • Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project
  • Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all AFPs are submitted/assessed in line with the contractual timescales
  • Ensure all valid Supply Chain payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement
  • Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels
  • Undertake site measure queries
  • Production of monthly CVR Reports
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested

Requirements

  • Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector, with hands-on experience working for contractors as a QS on large civils or infrastructure projects
  • Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contract
  • Cost and budget administration
  • Financial and commercial reporting
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Qualifications

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a QS with a proven track record in major projects

About Us

Colas Rail UK is a leading provider of rail infrastructure services, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. We are committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for our employees to develop their careers. If you are a motivated and experienced commercial professional looking for a new challenge, we would welcome your application.

  • Commercial Director

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Bluelight Commercial Full time

    Job Title: Commercial DirectorBluelight Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Director to lead our commercial capability development and commercial excellence in the Police Sector. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the BlueLight Commercial (BLC) CIPS study centre and operating as the key BLC contact for awarding...

  • Commercial Property Litigation Solicitor

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Pertemps Birmingham Commercial Full time

    Property Litigation Solicitor**Job Summary**We are seeking a skilled Property Litigation Solicitor to join our team at Pertemps Birmingham Commercial. As a Property Litigation Solicitor, you will be responsible for handling a variety of commercial property litigation cases, providing pragmatic and tailored solutions to our clients.**Key Responsibilities**-...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to lead and manage our commercial teams across a portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering maximum commercial results from inception through to final account and close out.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    Job Title: Commercial ManagerTurner & Townsend is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to join our team. As a Commercial Manager, you will play a critical role in assisting our clients with successful project delivery through best practices and robust commercial knowledge.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement business commercial strategiesManage...

  • Commercial Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    About MaceMace is a global construction and consultancy company that redefines the boundaries of ambition. Our purpose is to create places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team as a Project Commercial Lead. As...

  • Commercial Manager

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    About the RoleMace is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join our team. As a key member of our project delivery team, you will be responsible for providing commercial management and advice to ensure the successful delivery of projects.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide commercial management and advice to mitigate commercial risks and ensure project...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join our team at Mace. As a key member of our consult and construct business, you will be responsible for the commercial management of work packages, collaborating with package managers and reporting into the project commercial lead.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides risk and opportunity reporting...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    Mace is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join our team. As a key member of our project delivery team, you will be responsible for providing commercial management and advice to ensure the successful delivery of our projects.Key responsibilities include:Providing commercial management and advice to mitigate commercial risksAdministering the terms...

  • Commercial Manager

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom ETS Egis Transport solutions Full time

    Job Title: Commercial ManagerAt ETS Egis Transport Solutions, we are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join our team. As a key member of our projects and programmes, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolios of works.Key Responsibilities:Manage and monitor...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    Mace is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join our team. As a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of work packages, collaborating with package managers and reporting into the project commercial lead.Key responsibilities include:Providing risk and opportunity reporting mechanismsMitigating risks and...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Midland Metro Alliance Full time

    Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join our team at Midland Metro Alliance. As a key member of our commercial function, you will be responsible for leading, managing, developing, and training commercial teams across your portfolio of projects. Your primary focus will be on raising commercial awareness and embedding commercial...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom HS2 Full time

    About the Role:As a key member of the HS2 team, you will be responsible for delivering commercial activities within the Delivery teams. This involves working alongside the supply chain and contractors to assure and support their commercial activities, providing an independent view to the Head of Commercial.Key Responsibilities:To develop commercial works...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom ETS Egis Transport solutions Full time

    Egis is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to join their team in delivering a rail telecoms framework. The successful candidate will have expertise in post-contract management and procurement within the rail and infrastructure sectors.The Commercial Manager will be responsible for providing advice and support to existing contracts and projects,...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom ETS Egis Transport solutions Full time

    Egis is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their team in the rail and infrastructure sector. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience in post-contract management and procurement within the rail and infrastructure sectors.The role involves utilising experience and knowledge of supplier relationships and contract management approaches to...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    Delivering Excellence in Project DeliveryAt Turner & Townsend, we're looking for a skilled Commercial Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Pre-Contract Commercial Specialists, you'll play a crucial role in assisting our clients in achieving successful project delivery.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement business commercial strategies to...

  • Senior Project Cost Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom ABS Commercial Solutions Full time

    Job TitleSenior Quantity SurveyorAbout the RoleAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor with our industry-leader client, you will be responsible for managing CVRs, cost management, subcontract management, change management, monthly valuations, and commercial reporting. This is a brilliant opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects with a competitive day rate...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom National Highways Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Manager to support National Highways' £1bn investment programme. As part of this, we have exciting opportunities for Quantity Surveyors with defined cost audit experience to join our centralised audit team.You will lead on the commercial and contract management of defined cost audits supporting a portfolio of...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom National Highways Full time

    We are expanding our commercial management team to support National Highways' ambitious roads investment programme. As part of this, we have exciting opportunities for Quantity Surveyors with defined cost audit experience to join our centralised audit team.You will lead on the commercial and contract management of defined cost audits supporting a portfolio...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    At Mace, we are redefining the boundaries of ambition. Our purpose is to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.Within our consult and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge...

  • Commercial Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    At Mace, we are redefining the boundaries of ambition. Our purpose is to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.Within our consult and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge...