Commercial Manager

Overview

Oversee commercial aspects of construction projects: cost, contracts, risk, and stakeholder relations.

Key Responsibilities

• cost planning
• risk management
• client relations
• cash forecasting
• financial reporting
• value management

Tasks

-Supervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects using appropriate techniques and software -Ensure commercial practices comply with legislation, company policies and best practice -Provide guidance on risk allocation, step-down clauses and design liability in subcontractor and designer agreements -Manage and mentor the commercial team to deliver key responsibilities and develop professional capability -Lead risk and opportunity management with the operations team, ensuring mitigation measures are identified and implemented -Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on commercial issues -Develop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performance -Prepare and monitor long-term cash forecasts for projects, interpreting variances and recommending corrective action -Support programme and change reporting to management and stakeholders -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 -Provide commercial support and training to site staff -Lead cost and value management for projects, ensuring systems and procedures are in place and followed -Lead the analysis of project cost reports to inform decision making -Contribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strategy -Represent the company in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growth -Oversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for projects -Lead preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance -Support knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programmes -Ensure commercial teams act in line with company values, health and safety standards and cultural behaviours

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• construction management
• contract law
• cost management
• stakeholder management
• leadership

What You Bring

-Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills -Knowledge of design and build processes and delivery planning for multi-disciplinary teams -Training in bonds, warranties and insurances -Ongoing CPD in construction law, commercial management and industry best practice. -Detailed understanding of project cost management systems and ability to interpret data for decision making -Active involvement in professional networks or industry associations -Proven experience in commercial management within construction or infrastructure -Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or related field -Experience developing innovative systems for monitoring direct works cost and project financial performance -Skilled negotiator with the ability to secure acceptable outcomes on complex projects -Training in communication, influencing and negotiation -Strong knowledge of contract law, risk management and dispute resolution -Training in financial management and cost control -Experience leading commercial teams across multiple projects or large-scale programmes -Training in dispute resolution and contract management -Advanced training in change management, persuasion and influencing skills -Ability to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and reports under tight timelines -Leadership training in managing and developing teams

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Benefits

-Travel expenses -Professional and Educational development -26 days holiday ( option to purchase 5 more) -Competitive Salary with yearly increase -Employer pension -Competitive mileage rate -Enhanced parental leave

About John Sisk & Son Ltd

-Specializes in delivering large-scale projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure. -Completes landmark projects in transportation, utilities, and energy with a reputation for innovation and quality. -Expands expertise to both public and private sector projects, from high-rise buildings to complex infrastructure works. -Delivers projects globally across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. -Builds a legacy of excellence, securing repeat business from high-profile clients. -Showcases challenging projects, innovation in engineering, and sustainable construction practices.

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