Senior Commercial Manager
Full time employment
Teesside
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
This opportunity supports the delivery of a first-of-a-kind, fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, playing a key role in the development of the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
A dynamic Senior Commercial Manager is required to contribute to this major project based in Redcar and Cleveland.
What You'll Be Doing
* Responsible for the financial management of the MEH scope from inception through tendering, contract negotiation, and commercial delivery. As a key member of the project delivery team, you will lead the commercial and financial success of the project.
* The role covers a wide range of responsibilities including risk management, procurement, contract management, financial reporting, and supply chain management.
* You will typically have experience managing and developing a commercial team and be a Chartered Member of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards), acting as a mentor and role model while maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Governance
Adhere to governance requirements and maximise LEAN/digital opportunities
Commercial Management
* Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
* Understand economic factors impacting the construction industry
* Knowledge of dispute resolution processes and techniques
* Apply relevant legislation and liaise with legal experts
* Prepare estimates and tender submissions
* Represent financial and contractual interests with clients
* Manage commercial relationships with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders
* Coordinate procurement, planning, estimating, and supply chain functions
* Manage and report commercial risk and opportunities
* Oversee management of disallowed costs
Commercial Administration
* Provide input into buildability and value engineering reviews
* Feed commercial data into planning and estimating
* Maximise digital opportunities
* Review tenders and cost data
* Prepare and manage target costs
* Coordinate the commercial team to address programme issues
* Oversee earned value management
* Prepare and review monthly CVR and commercial reports
* Report on commercial performance
* Share commercial insights with planning, estimating, marketing, and sales
Procurement
* Define supply chain requirements and advise on contract strategies
* Develop and manage procurement plans
Who We're Looking For
* BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
* Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards)
* CSCS Card (Professionally Qualified Person)
Benefits
* Competitive/negotiable salary
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Company car (if applicable)
* Pension scheme
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Refer and earn scheme
* Discretionary annual salary reviews