Commercial Manager

LEAD COMMERCIAL MANAGER

WINCHESTER

Are you looking for a role where you have complete autonomy and can genuinely shape the commercial function of regional civil engineering contractor?

Our client is a regional civil engineering contractor, with a reputation of delivering high-profile and exciting regional projects. They are recruiting for a Lead Commercial Manager to manage the commercial team, delivering the commercials on civil engineering contracts, predominantly within the highways sector. This is the perfect role for someone keen to lead a team of talented Quantity Surveyors and shape the commercial change and development processes within the business.

The role:

* Heading the commercial performance of the business and having full commercial responsibility across company frameworks & projects

* Working closely with delivery teams and clients

* Driving revenue and margin: monitoring financial performance metrics, trigger early actions, and engage in monthly CVR reviews to identify variances and pursue remedial actions

* Steering commercial governance, ensuring robust reporting, strong financial management (minimising WIP, prompt settlement of issues, timely approvals), and compliance with contractual/regulatory standards

* Leading the NEC contract management: contractual terms, dispute resolution, and risk/opportunity management across all forms of NEC

* Supporting bids and pricing, advising on ways to mitigate risk and enhance profitability

* Ensuring a robust supply chain

* Championing the success of the commercial people by building a successful team: ensuring effective 1‑to‑1s and development plans, and upskill through training and coaching

Skills:

* Proven success in a commercial management position within a civil engineering environment

* Having the ability to influence, negotiate and resolve disputes

* NEC contracts expert, preferably including Highways Term Service Agreements

* A background of working as both Principal Contractor and Tier 2

* Experience of managing the commercial function of frameworks

* Being a strong leader who maximises team performance

* A strong track record in building effective relationships and leading teams

* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

* Professional membership (RICS/CICES) desirable but not essential

* Highways experience preferred

Benefits include:

* Salary to £110,000

* Company car or car allowance

* Private Healthcare

* Pension

* 25 days annual leave (plus a day off for your birthday)

* Hybrid working

* Holiday buy/sell scheme

* Life insurance

* 1 x paid Professional Membership

* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

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