Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Commercial Leadership:
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Develop and implement the commercial strategy for the business unit or project.
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Provide high-level financial reporting and analysis to the board, advising on profitability, risk, and cash flow.
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Lead on key tender strategies for new projects, ensuring bids are commercially robust and viable.
2. Financial Control & Maximising Value:
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Ultimate responsibility for the Profit & Loss (P&L) of their portfolio of projects.
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Oversee all cost-to-complete forecasts, cost value reconciliations (CVRs), and monthly financial reporting.
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Drive value engineering initiatives to improve project margins without compromising quality or safety.
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Ensure positive cash flow by managing applications for payment, timely certification, and robust debt recovery.
3. Contract Administration & Risk Management:
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Act as the company's lead expert on main contract terms (particularly NEC and JCT forms).
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Manage the formal contract processes: issuing early warnings, assessing compensation events, and defending against claims.
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Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks before they materialise.
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Lead on the resolution of disputes and claims, liaising with legal counsel if necessary.
4. Procurement & Supply Chain Management:
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Develop and execute the procurement strategy for major packages of work.
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Lead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to secure best value.
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Manage subcontractor accounts from pre-qualification through to final account agreement.
5. Team Leadership & Development:
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Lead, manage, and mentor a team of quantity surveyors and managing surveyors.
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Ensure the entire commercial team adheres to company procedures and best practices.
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Conduct performance reviews and foster professional development