Overview
Senior Commercial Manager role at STRABAG UK. A new challenge in Industrial & Logistical Build Construction to help shape the future of STRABAG.
Responsibilities
* Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the portfolio of projects and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
* Set structure, roles, responsibilities and competencies to deliver project commercial management services efficiently.
* Build a high performing team, manage onboarding, develop personal plans, set objectives and monitor progress.
* Actively coach and mentor as necessary.
* Delegation of appropriate work to direct reports whilst maintaining accountability.
* Identify training needs and implement structured development for commercial practitioners.
* Promote a culture of contractual & commercial awareness within the portfolio and instil a Strabag culture.
* Ensure commercial team adheres to group procedures and governance.
* Contribute to business plan strategy.
* Develop and implement a clear commercial strategy across the portfolio and influence tender commercial strategy.
* Review contractual obligations and commercial risks.
* Ensure contracts are administered correctly and on time through regular meetings to review contract administration, change control, design management, risk and opportunities and contract payment mechanisms.
* Maximise cash position including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
* Engage in work winning duties, proactive release of team members and attendance at client presentations and tender interviews.
* Identify recoveries from insurance policies and prosecute entitlement.
* Attend monthly project reviews to interrogate portfolio performance and take action.
* Engage pre‑construction and operational delivery team members in project handover process.
* Manage and influence strategy in relation to client and subcontractor disputes where appropriate.
* Support and advise on contractual insurances, bonds, warranties and parent company guarantees.
* Influence and support management of project supply chain.
* Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio.
* Active management of the work winning process, allocation of resource to commercial elements, liaise with pre‑contract commercial resource.
* Attend reviews with Executive Team to explain portfolio performance.
* Ensure contract conditions negotiated within key risk parameters set by Group Legal.
* Ensure compliance with year‑end audit requirements.
* Ensure portfolio achieves planned objectives & targets.
* Promote optimum performance and margin gains through efficiencies and effective risk management.
* Monitor out‑turn cost and value on projects and maintain detailed forecasts monthly.
* Support main contract, sub‑contract and consultant final accounts where necessary.
* Undertake other work as required by Commercial Director.
Qualifications
* Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
* Leadership skills; computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* Commercially astute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in the construction industry, experience within a building main contractor.
* Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
* Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
Corporate Development
* Maintain schedule of client engagement events for customer feedback, alignment and future pipeline.
* Suggest group‑wide business initiatives and implement local improvements.
* Serve as face of Strabag for external engagement at industry events.
* Share appropriate information within the Group across business units working with the same client.
* Participate in preparation and implementation of new group commercial procedures.
* Carry out commercial audits on other areas of the business as required.
* Contribute to functional leadership and business improvement initiatives.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Industries
Construction and Engineering Services
Location: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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