About The Role
A Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end commercial and financial management of major, complex projects, often valued in the hundreds of millions of pounds. This includes oversight from project inception and tendering through to contract negotiation and commercial delivery across one or more significant schemes. As a core member of the project or Business Unit senior leadership team, the role carries full accountability for the commercial and financial performance of the project(s) or Business Unit. Senior Commercial Managers are highly experienced professionals who have progressed through the industry and bring a broad skill set encompassing risk management, procurement strategy, financial control and reporting, and supply chain management. They demonstrate strong commercial acumen, effective client and stakeholder engagement, sound project management capability, and confident leadership of commercial teams. In addition, they possess extensive construction industry knowledge, adaptability, and strong negotiation skills. Typically, they will have a proven track record in building, developing, and leading high‑performing commercial teams and will be a Chartered Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES, or CIOB. The role also requires acting as a mentor and role model, supporting the development of commercial staff progressing towards professional qualification. This position sits within Power Distribution and will support delivery of the Skye Reinforcement Project (also known as the Skye 132kV Reinforcement Project).
What you'll be doing
* Provide commercial input to Value Engineering reviews for different forms of construction.
* Coordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned.
* Manage the preparation of the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.
* Report and explain the commercial progress to senior divisional staff.
* Establish client supply chain requirements and advise on alternative forms of contract and procurement arrangements.
* Apply legislation and liaise with legal experts.
* Prepare estimates and tender submissions including interpretation of specifications and preambles.
* Coordinate buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management and procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions.
* Manage disallowed cost.
* Oversee and give advice on training & development including professional staff.
Essential Experience
* Exceptional negotiation, leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence through others.
* Proactively develop, mentor and coach immediate and wider team members to ensure talent development and succession within the team.
* Demonstration of working to deadlines including effective delegation and high standards.
* Excellent communication skills with all internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed (achievement focus).
* Proactively manage opportunities, risks and threats.
* In-depth knowledge and experience of working on projects and portfolios.
* Leading on collating costs and maximising value on a large project or portfolio of projects.
Qualifications
* BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
* Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES or CIOB.
Benefits
* Full‑time or part‑time flexibility.
* Hybrid & Smart Working – manage your diary your way.
* Work on landmark projects with a national impact.
* Personal development, chartership support & career progression.
* A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
EEO & Inclusion Statement
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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