Senior Commercial Manager
Hampton, United Kingdom
What you will be doing
* Implement regional business strategy and work closely with Directors in commercial management.
* Constantly monitor commercial viability of schemes throughout the development stage.
* Contribute to defining and developing procurement strategy.
* Implement and manage effective placement of subcontractor orders and ensure monitoring systems are in place to manage the financial aspects of a number of projects.
* Control the scheduling and purchasing of materials and applying the required governance in the production of subcontract documentation.
* Ensure the teams are efficient in managing subcontract works packages, including interim assessments of the amount due and subsequent change management.
* Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
* Produce, submit, and agree monthly applications to the Client in accordance with the form of contract.
* Contribute to development budgets, review and monitor costs on a continuing basis, and prepare monthly commercial reports for the board within set deadlines.
* Manage and motivate Commercial Operations and ensure an effective commercial team structure is in place to deliver the business unit strategy.
* Take responsibility for achieving business targets including cash, profit, return on capital, and sales.
* Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors and actively participate in pre‑construction and tender activities in price verification.
* Develop and manage customer/stakeholder relationships for repeat business opportunities and tenders, while maintaining a positive working relationship with the senior leadership team, peers and teams to debate, develop and implement initiatives and change management protocols.
About you
* Strong working knowledge of standard forms of contract, in particular the NEC3/4 suite of Contracts.
* Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and contractual and cost management systems (CEMAR, Asite, Oracle).
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities at all levels.
* Solid knowledge of commercial management principles in the construction process.
* First‑class time and outcome management skills.
* Strong leadership and management expertise with a proven track record of developing managers and individuals.
* Track record of commercially managing successful business streams and final account settlement.
* Advanced problem‑solving skills.
* Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, ideally incorporated member, working towards full membership (desirable).
* Managing a variety of large single and multiple smaller schemes.
* CSCS appropriate.
Our benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase additional holidays.
* A wide range of corporate discounts and Cycle to Work schemes.
* Comprehensive pension plan and regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
* Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and an employee assistance programme that provides free 24/7 support.
* Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
About us
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, and working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage you to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
Contact: jade.adamson@gallifordtry.co.uk
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