We’re recruiting a Commercial Manager for our client in Pontefract. The company are a main contractor who specialise in retail, commercial and industrial projects. They work on shopfitting, new build construction, flooring, roofing and M&E projects for their clients. They have an excellent reputation and history of producing quality, fast track fit out projects across the sector for some leading retail clients.
The Commercial Manager's role would involve overseeing the commercial aspects of projects, including budgeting, cost control and risk management. They will ensure projects are commercially viable and profitable while adhering to contractual obligations and legal requirements. Responsibilities include managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Commercial Management: Overseeing project budgets, managing cash flow, and ensuring projects stay within allocated costs.
* Cost Control: Monitoring all project costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, profit plan analysis, commercial adjudication involvement ensuring projects meet business profitability targets.
* Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating commercial risks associated with construction projects.
* Business Development: Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and preparing bids for new projects.
* Team Leadership: Supervising and managing commercial team members, such as quantity surveyors and estimators.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong financial acumen and analytical skills: The ability to interpret commercial data and make sound financial decisions.
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills: Effective communication is crucial for negotiating contracts and managing relationships.
* Understanding of construction industry practices and regulations: Familiarity with relevant laws, standards, and industry best practices.
* Problem-solving and decision-making skills: The ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
* Qualifications: Ideally degree qualified, with at least 15 years’ commercial experience in the construction industry