Commercial Manager – Civils

City, Birmingham
Hays Construction and Property

Your new company
You will be joining an established and well-respected Tier 1 contractor based in the Birmingham area operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited contractor delivers major clean and waste water capital programmes directly for multiple water providers across England, including Severn Trent Water, and offers a strong pipeline of work as well as exposure to high-profile frameworks and bespoke projects. This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead performance across AMP8 projects while driving operational efficiency.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Birmingham office with the option for hybrid working.

Your new role
As a Commercial Manager, you will drive forward the commercial and financial management of clean and waste water projects across the programme. You’ll be trusted to work proactively, reporting into senior leaders on portfolio performance, advising project teams and helping to drive strategic plans.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading the commercial management of projects, ensuring financial performance, value delivery and compliance with business targets
• Heading subcontractor procurement and contract administration, from tender evaluation through to ongoing commercial oversight and performance management
• Developing and implementing commercial strategies that maximise profitability and proactively mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Overseeing contract management and negotiations, including NEC and other standard forms of contract, ensuring clear obligations and protections are in place
• Managing all finances, including budgets, cost forecasting, cashflow and commercial reporting to support informed decision-making.

What you’ll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, including Options A and C
• Excellent problem-solving and financial skills, including forecasting and budgeting
• Ability to simplify complex issues and influence stakeholders effectively
• Sound leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you’ll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to 80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Hybrid working
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact with a growing organisation and more.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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