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Commercial Manager
John Sisk & Son Ltd
A leading construction and engineering company delivering major infrastructure and building projects.
Commercial Management and Leadership in Construction Projects
20d ago
£160,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Farringdon, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Off‑site fabrication
Civil engineering
Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q)
Facilities management
Project management
Digital/BIM delivery
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Life Sciences
Data Centres
Infrastructure
Residential
Healthcare
Education
Sports and Leisure
Role
What you would be doing
client relationships
cost planning
risk management
contract management
change management
financial reporting
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on commercial issues
Supervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects using appropriate techniques and software
Lead risk and opportunity management with the operations team, ensuring mitigation measures are identified and implemented
Support programme and change reporting to management and stakeholders
Lead preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Lead cost and value management for projects, ensuring systems and procedures are in place and followed
Represent the company in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth
Manage and mentor the commercial team to deliver key responsibilities and develop professional capability
Support knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programmes
Contribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strategy
Identify and negotiate unacceptable contract terms, bonds, warranties and guarantees with clients and stakeholders
Manage project change processes by recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where not the company’s liability
Prepare and monitor long-term cash forecasts for projects, interpreting variances and recommending corrective action
Provide guidance on risk allocation, step-down clauses and design liability in subcontractor and designer agreements
Ensure commercial teams act in line with company values, health and safety standards and cultural behaviours
Lead the analysis of project cost reports to inform decision making
Provide commercial support and training to site staff
Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for projects
Develop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performance
Ensure commercial practices comply with legislation, company policies and best practice
What you bring
commercial management
contract law
risk management
project financial performance
degree
leadership training
Proven experience in commercial management within construction or infrastructure
Strong knowledge of contract law, risk management and dispute resolution
Training in bonds, warranties and insurances
Training in dispute resolution and contract management
Training in communication, influencing and negotiation
Knowledge of design and build processes and delivery planning for multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and reports under tight timelines
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Ongoing CPD in construction law, commercial management and industry best practice.
Active involvement in professional networks or industry associations
Skilled negotiator with the ability to secure acceptable outcomes on complex projects
Advanced training in change management, persuasion and influencing skills
Experience developing innovative systems for monitoring direct works cost and project financial performance
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or related field
Training in financial management and cost control
Detailed understanding of project cost management systems and ability to interpret data for decision making
Experience leading commercial teams across multiple projects or large-scale programmes
Leadership training in managing and developing teams
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