Commercial manager

Are you a Commercial Manager with 8 or more years of experience?

Do you substantial subcontractor management experience?

Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 per year
Location: On-site, 5 days per week in Tilbury.

I am seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading consultancy, seconded to a main contractor, working on a civil engineering project. This role focuses on post-contract management, overseeing reporting on subcontractor packages and client-facing responsibilities.

Essential Requirements:

• 8–10 years of Quantity Surveying or commercial management experience within civil engineering.
• Main Contractor Background:
• Strong track record of managing contracts and upstream client reporting.
• Familiarity with industry standards like CESMM, New Rules of Measurement (NRM), or SMM desirable.
• Proven experience managing multiple subcontractors' work packages on infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial acumen and expertise in contract negotiation and administration.
• Knowledge of multiple forms of contracts, including bespoke arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing subcontractor performance, ensuring timely delivery within budget and to agreed standards.
• Reporting upstream to the client, collating data, and providing comprehensive updates on progress and financials.
• Overseeing multiple subcontract packages ranging in value from £2 million to £20 million, with a total project value of £150–200 million.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maintaining robust commercial control across the project.
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors to review measurements and reporting outputs.
• Supporting project delivery through effective contract management and issue resolution.
• Managing measurement outputs of Quantity Surveyors.

Interview Process:

• Two-stage interview process.
• Interviews are being scheduled urgently, with a start in the New year.