Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of long-term frameworks and major contracts, our client is now looking to appoint a Commercial Manager in our client's Belfast office.

Our client is one of the UK's leading multi-disciplinary utilities, LV / HV power, telecommunications, multi-utility, civil engineering, infrastructure, and EV and renewable energy contractors. They possess the skills and expertise to design and deliver complex projects in highly regulated and hazardous environments across a number of different service lines, regional offices and business units.

Our client has all appropriate UK, European and International industry standards to ensure safety, procurement and best working practices are adhered to. The dedicated staff are involved in a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet the changing needs of this exciting industry. Our client is focused on building upon their history and reputation of quality workmanship and timely project completion. The company actively promotes partnering through all their contracts and is committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, the main purpose of this role will be to ensure commercial and contractual control and co-ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the acquisition and execution of assigned projects. You will provide leadership to other members of the commercial and quantity surveying teams, and also support to the Directors on all aspects relating to commercial activity. Applications are invited from existing Commercial Managers or Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyors wishing to progress who will receive support from the senior leadership team.

The Role

1. Overseeing commercial activities and financial governance, working closely with the operations teams, and providing advice or guidance as necessary
2. Risk and opportunity identification and management at all stages of the contract lifecycle
3. Cash flow management and budget compliance
4. Review / challenge existing commercial processes to identify and implement best practice
5. Ensure contracts and sub-contracts have been drawn up prior to commencement of work, and review those drawn up by third parties
6. Notification, preparation and agreement of claims if necessary
7. Oversee WIP levels and cashflow to ensure efficient processes and cash collection
8. Undertake sporadic contract audits to ensure good practice and compliance
9. Prepare monthly financial and CVR reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement
10. Managing contracts including final accounts and agreement of interim assessments, change events, EWN's and EoT etc, as well as dispute resolution
11. Financial reconciliation and general contractual management
12. Attending meetings with clients, other internal teams and senior management as required
13. Preparation of commercial reports, including KPI information, estimates of defined costs to complete, and any pain – gain position
14. Preparing, agreeing and submitting final accounts
15. Preparation and administration of subcontract documents including set up

The Person

1. Previous experience in the capacity of being a senior or lead member of a commercial team within any area of the utilities or specialist civil engineering sectors
2. Sound working knowledge of civil engineering and contract law, and various forms of contract
3. Knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes
4. Knowledge of various techniques pertaining to a wide array of projects
5. Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of commercial and contractual management to complex and challenging schemes
6. Knowledge and understanding of sub-contracting principles, together with the ability to draft and administer subcontracts
7. Proficiency in communication, reporting, numeracy, IT and MS Office etc
8. The ability to build effective relationships at all levels both internally and externally
9. Proven ability to be the senior or lead member of a team and work on your own initiative
10. Enthusiasm and results focused, with an ability to work well under pressure and often against challenging or stringent deadlines
11. Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external clients and teams

A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, coupled with career progression, along with challenging variety, security and longevity of work, given the company's secured forward order workload and their continued dedication to profitable growth within the UK.

We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, religion/belief or nationality.