Commercial Manager

Overview

Lead commercial strategy, team, cost control & reporting across multiple construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost control
• procurement strategy
• cost systems
• contract claims
• commercial reporting
• forecasting

Tasks

-Set strategies for maximising profit and managing risks and opportunities. -Support Directors in achieving planned growth for the business. -Assist with medium-term budget reports and business risk/opportunity identification. -Advise on procurement strategies for all projects. -Manage and develop a medium-sized commercial team, ensuring adherence to processes and training on best practice. -Implement and manage cost control and monitoring processes with Ops and commercial staff. -Provide commercial support to the planning function. -Work with the Commercial Director on implementing new cost systems and reports. -Work hand-in-hand with the Operations Manager to implement and set strategy for all projects. -Identify, manage, and submit contractual claims while avoiding disputes. -Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with clients. -Deliver staff training and personal development reviews. -Collate CVRs and produce monthly commercial reports and presentations for Directors. -Ensure accurate forecasting is implemented on every project. -Conduct commercial and contractual appraisal of tenders.

Requirements

• cost control
• commercial strategy
• ms office
• risk management
• leadership
• procurement

What You Bring

-Extensive experience in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting (including CVRs). -Strong track record of setting and implementing commercial strategies across multiple projects. -Experience implementing new cost systems (desirable) -Hands-on experience with contractual claims, dispute avoidance, and client negotiations. -Experience collaborating with senior leadership on budgets and growth strategies. -Excellent commercial acumen and ability to set and implement strategies. -High level of proficiency in MS Office and commercial systems -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Demonstrated ability to lead and develop commercial teams. -A strong leader with team management skills. -Familiarity with medium-term business planning (desirable) -Ability to identify and manage risks and opportunities to maximise profit. -Exceptional communication and presentation skills. -Ability to drive continuous improvement and best practice. -Proven experience in a senior commercial management role within construction or infrastructure. -Solid understanding of procurement strategies and tender appraisals.

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Benefits

-Comprehensive pension plan -Cycle to Work schemes -Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme -A wide range of corporate discounts -Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

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