Senior Commercial Manager (Construction)
Location: GloucestershireSalary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you ready to take on an exciting leadership opportunity with an SME that boasts a huge industry presence? If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with a passion for driving success, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Working as part of a close-knit team of 8, including Buyers, Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Leads, you will lead a team of 5 direct reports, all with substantial commercial management experience and a background in the commercial construction industry. This is a hands‑on role, and the successful candidate must have experience in managing complex, large commercial projects, along with a thorough understanding of NEC4 contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage costs and risks on critical projects to ensure compliance with NEC4 contract requirements.
- Lead and motivate a team of Quantity Surveyors and Buyers, fostering development and optimising performance.
- Review tenders, manage variations, and ensure strict contract compliance.
- Monitor project costs, oversee payment processes, and undertake site visits to assess progress.
- Take the Commercial Lead role on major technical infrastructure projects, liaising with key stakeholders.
- Manage sub-contractor and client relationships, ensuring efficient project delivery.
- Develop cost templates, monitor cost movements, and update estimating templates.
- Collaborate with the Head of Commercial to implement process improvements.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in managing commercial operations, particularly within the construction industry (essential).
- In-depth knowledge of NEC4 contracts and commercial management practices.
- Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a team.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the gravitas to engage with clients confidently.
- A proactive approach to managing risks and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to multitask effectively.
This role will be office based with occasional site visits and meetings at various sites – this is not a WFH role.
If you have a commercial mindset and enjoy managing large‑scale technical construction projects while making a real impact within a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.
Taylor Made Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.
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