Senior Commercial Manager

Overview

Responsible for the management of all commercial aspects of the business area including individual projects where required.

Responsibilities

• Actively source and win new work win by appropriate bid strategies
• Develop and agree a commercial strategy which achieves budget and maximises profitability
• Manage commercial risk and opportunity
• Ensure commercial reporting procedures are adhered to
• Manage, coordinate, supervise and support the commercial teams in areas of personal development and advice on commercial issues
• Manage commercial aspects including monthly reporting, end life forecasting, monthly project reviews and account settlement
• Manage procurement in line with our supply chain vision
• Management of contractual processes
• Proactively negotiate with customer on contractual matters
• Input to management reports as appropriate
• Maintain ownership and proactively close out old projects and legacy issues
• Understand and promote Morgan Sindall core values
• Keep abreast of change in Commercial legislation

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree educated in quantity surveying or other similar commercially related discipline
• RICS accreditation preferred
• Able to manage the monthly reporting process including cost value reporting (CVR)
• Experience using COINS
• Experience in commercial management of sub-contractors including procurement, valuations and final accounts
• Able to set up and manage direct labour, plant and materials on projects
• Knowledge and experience of dispute resolution
• Self‑driven, results orientated with a positive outlook
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standard of compliance
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
• Sound knowledge of the construction industry
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Ability to work with senior management to set project and operational targets
• Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills and the ability to make a sound business case to senior stakeholders