ESD Recruitment
Senior Commercial Manager (construction)
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Senior Commercial Manager (construction)
Senior Commercial Manager
About the Role
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent (preferred). Significant experience in a senior commercial role within the construction industry. Strong working knowledge of NEC, JCT, and bespoke contracts. Proven experience managing large-scale demolition, construction, or infrastructure projects. Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills. Experience leading and developing commercial teams.
Job Description
- Lead the commercial function of the business.
- Be the primary point of contact for commercial matters with internal and external stakeholders.
- Undertake contract reviews at the tender stage.
- Negotiate contract amendments.
- Provide tender governance, assess risks to the business, and understand procurement processes.
- Manage quantity surveying (QS) requirements across the business.
- Support and guide Project Managers; provide external QS resource to assist on projects as needed.
- Oversee monthly reporting of works in progress.
- Design and implement Construction Value Review (CVR) process.
- Oversee and assist with contract change control.
- Provide training (internal and external) on commercial topics to project management staff.
- Prepare:
- Activity Schedules
- Forecasts
- Applications for Payment
- Prepare sub-contracts, flowing down terms from main contracts where applicable.
- Lead the commercial response to disputes, claims, and recovery actions.
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Additional Requirements
- Valid driving license and willingness to travel to projects.
- Primary working region: Along the M3 Corridor and Head Office in Fareham.
- Expectation of three days per week in Fareham; remainder of the time spent travelling to sites, projects, and tenders.
- Autonomy to manage time as the role requires.
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