Commercial Manager – Water

Coventry, Warwickshire
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Commercial Manager – Permanent – Coventry – Established Organisation – Water Industry – Hybrid Working

Your new company
Our client, an established and high-profile organisation operating in the water industry, is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their team.
This is a full-time permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday – Friday), with hybrid and flexible working, based out of their Coventry office.
Your new role
As Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing cost reporting for allocated projects, including cost forecasting and anticipated final costMonitoring and reporting on all commercial aspects of projects, proposing mitigation actions for any issues.Managing the assessment and valuation of contractor applications and payment certificationsProducing payment applications/invoices and managing commercial risk and claimsProviding advice on change management and producing documentation for approvalEnsuring proper retention and archiving of commercial records and undertaking final account settlementsCollaborating with stakeholders on managing contracts and supplier relationships to maximise commercial and contractual benefits.
What you’ll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:Proven experience in commercial management within the civil engineering industry, ideally within the water sectorExperience managing NEC contracts and a strong understanding of commercial practices and risk managementSound financial and analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reportingExcellent negotiation and communication skillsFull UK driving licence.
What you’ll get in return
In return, you will receive:Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)28 days’ annual leave (option to buy/sell more) plus bank holidaysAnnual bonus schemeHybrid and flexible working (2 days office, 3 days remote)Lucrative pension schemePrivate healthcareReimbursed business mileageFamily-friendly benefitsRetail discountsExposure to high-profile and rewarding projectsSupportive and collaborative work environmentOpportunity to grow and progress your career with an established 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 email a copy to quoting job reference .
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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