Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Manchester (National role with regular travel across sites, Doncaster, London, and other locations) Please note this position is full time office working and not a hybrid position
Salary: £90,000 + Car and Package (Permanent) / £500-600 per day (Contract)
Company Overview:
A well-established SME tier-2 contractor in the rail sector, with a turnover of £85-90 million. With seven divisions in the company, They offer a diverse, supportive, and close-knit team environment. They have a strong work ethic and value individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, varied role. The company is committed to delivering quality projects while maintaining a collaborative and team-focused culture.
Role Overview:
As the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for driving the commercial performance of the company's portfolio. You will manage a small team (5-6 people, from QS to SQS) and oversee 3-5 projects, while also taking responsibility for the performance and profitability of these contracts. This is a varied role where you will manage tenders, risks, cost impacts, and changes across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with NEC3/4 Option A contracts, and a good understanding of project delivery, programme controls, and planning.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Commercial Management
2. Oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
3. Manage 3-5 projects at a time, providing strategic commercial support to your team (QS/SQS) and project delivery teams.
4. Achieve tender margin targets and actively pursue opportunities to improve profitability across projects.
5. Identify and manage risks and opportunities within contracts, ensuring that commercial objectives are met while maintaining strong client relationships.
6. Oversee change management and variations, ensuring that costs are accurately captured and appropriately integrated into project plans.
7. Team Leadership: Lead a small team of 5-6 professionals, from QS to SQS, providing guidance, mentorship, and ongoing support.
8. Foster a positive, collaborative working environment that aligns with the ethos of the team.
9. Drive team performance and ensure alignment with both individual and company goals, working closely with other divisions to integrate with planning and project delivery.
10. Client and Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain amicable yet commercially focused relationships with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers.