Sisk
Commercial Manager (Civils)

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Overview
We require a Commercial Manager for an upcoming flood alleviation project for our civil engineering business Sisk Infrastructure.
The Commercial Manager takes overall responsibility for, in conjunction with the DiC/AM, and manages with limited direct involvement, to ensure a successful project outcome is delivered while maintaining relationships and maximising the commercial returns.
John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with the customer, his representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies.
- Cost and value management for project, ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are in place.
- Identify unacceptable terms and conditions and negotiate contracts with clients and employers.
- Has detailed knowledge and experience of the project cost management system and can provide detailed guidance to others.
- Devises innovative systems to control and monitor direct works cost and financial performance.
- Devises and manages complex Project Cost Reporting systems, with associated capacity to interrogate data and identify trends.
- Proposes actions in response to changes in client and stakeholder needs and expectations.
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Experience
- Able to devise, manage and monitor complex project cost reporting systems, with associated capacity to interrogate data and identify trends.
- Able to facilitate risk management reviews, identify and classify project and business risks, reconcile the interaction of various risks, and propose and implement viable solutions.
- Able to construct compelling arguments in pursuance of entitlements.
- Skilled negotiator able to manage and lead a negotiating team in relation to complex projects, and secure acceptable commercial results.
- Able to manage a dispute through any form of dispute resolution process with practical knowledge and understanding of all legal techniques attached thereto.
- Demonstrates commitment and leadership by creating a culture and set of behaviours on the project that supports Sisk HSE Group vision and aspirations.
Qualifications
- Completed a relevant third level qualification.
- 8+ years of commercial civils management and leadership experience.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Experience with Bonds/warranties/Insurances.
- Financial Management.


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Additional Information
- Competitive Salary with yearly increase.
- Company Car or Car Allowance.
- 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more).
- Employer pension.
- Competitive mileage rate.
- Travel expenses.
- Flexible and remote working.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Professional and Educational development.
Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
The full job specification is available on request.
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