Senior Commercial Manager

City, Bristol
Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd
Senior Commercial Manager

• Associate Director level
• Bristol
• Permanent
• Full time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

At Gleeds, our projects take us across the globe, giving you opportunities to travel or to remain at the office base you choose.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join our expanding team delivering high profile projects within the nuclear new build sector. In the role of Senior Commercial Manager, you will own and manage commercial relationships for suppliers within your portfolio and be the primary contact for all supply chain / commercial matters relating to the portfolio of suppliers / contracts and work closely with pro-actively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This includes working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Programme.

Your day to day could sometimes involve:

• Procuring, negotiating and executing the construction contracts for your portfolio, evidencing that value for money is secured at all times regardless of procurement route and contracts promote cost transparency and stakeholder requirements.
• Managing all awarded contracts within a portfolio in accordance with the contract terms, governance requirements and project objectives.
• Providing an overview of the individual contracts within a portfolio to ensure compatibility and alignment with other projects and regular reporting of topics including: scope of work/services; schedule; prices and rates; key personnel; and incentive arrangements.
• Establishing, managing, tracking and taking the necessary corrective action to ensure the portfolio of procurements meets the overall Integrated Work Schedule milestones and adequate time is allowed to successfully procure packages such that value for money is evidenced, stakeholder and project requirements are all met and contract signature is in line with the Integrated Work Schedule.

Who we’re looking for

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are ideal. Methodical way of thinking and approach to organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.