Commercial Manager

1 week ago

Ascot, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Commercial Manager – Main Contractor
Ascot, Berkshire

Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.

This year, the Company celebrates its 100th anniversary since our establishment in 1924.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

We now seek a Commercial Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

- Salary commensurate with experience
- Yearly discretionary performance bonus in December
- Car allowance plus reasonable travel expenses
- 26 days’ annual leave per annum increasing with service plus Bank Holidays
- Two paid volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, personal accident cover
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- High-quality training and continuous personal development opportunities
- Reimbursement of fees for one relevant professional body membership
- Flexible and hybrid working patterns where appropriate
- Fresh fruit, a monthly team meal, social events, and long service rewards
- Cycle to work and electric car leasing schemes

The Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

Walter Lilly is committed to looking after its people and offers a range of health-related benefits including wellbeing days, an Employee Assistance Programme and support from in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders. We are also passionate about improving the local communities in which we operate, targeting tangible social value outcomes that make a meaningful difference to everyday lives and the environment.

The Role

As a Commercial Manager, you will manage the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the project commercial team.

You will manage and, as appropriate, be operationally involved with the surveying and commercial functions of a single large project, several smaller projects and/or a two-stage tender.

Optimising project profitability and cash flow performance, you will build and maintain good relationships with the client, design team and supply chain and ensure the implementation of health and safety standards.

Additionally, you will oversee, review and manage subcontract procurement on projects under your control, ensuring all procurement is completed to suit construction programme requirements.

About You

To be considered as a Commercial Manager, you will need to demonstrate:

- Relevant experience in the construction sector and knowledge of the complexities involved
- Proven record dealing with several projects of varying value, type and complexity
- Experienced leader with experience overseeing and managing people and teams
- The ability to plan, maintain, control and report on the financial administration of projects
- Knowledge of the commonly used provisions of the Standard Forms of Contract
- Excellent risk mitigation strategies
- The skills to identify, communicate and influence positive and negative commercial trends
- Competency in reading and understanding a construction programme
- The ability to review, understand and challenge construction and pre-construction programmes
- Proficiency in managing a two-stage tender process
- Familiarity with Standard Forms of Measurement and the ability to undertake and manage re-measurement
- Strong negotiation skills
- A relevant professional qualification

Other organisations may call this role Managing Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor, Senior Construction Surveyor or Senior Commercial Manager.

How to Apply

So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.

Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out

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