Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function of our construction business. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong quantity surveyor with a proven track record in managing multiple small to medium-sized projects. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of quantity surveyors, estimators, and apprentices, ensuring commercial excellence across all projects and contributing directly to the company’s financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the commercial division, including quantity surveyors, estimators, and apprentices, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
- Oversee multiple small to medium-sized construction projects simultaneously, ensuring commercial control, profitability, and timely delivery.
- Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts, providing expert advice to the project teams and financial director.
- Manage tender processes, evaluate subcontractor bids, and negotiate contracts to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
- Monitor project costs and cash flow, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, commercial policies, and statutory regulations.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, enhancing their technical skills and understanding of commercial processes.
- Provide regular reports and updates to the Financial Director on commercial performance, project financials, and team productivity.
Requirements
- Qualified Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) with strong commercial acumen. - Desirable
- Significant experience managing multiple small to medium-sized construction projects.
- Proven experience leading a team of quantity surveyors, estimators, and apprentices.
- Excellent understanding of construction contracts, commercial management processes, and cost control.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficient in construction software and Microsoft Office Suite.
What We Offer
- Company pool vehicle or car allowance
- Opportunity to lead and shape a growing commercial team.
- Exposure to a variety of projects across the construction sector.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development.
Additional Information
DM Habens is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities in employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, within the company. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds not relevant to good employment practice.
A complete copy of DM Habens (The Builder) Ltd equal opportunities policy is available on request.
We signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2021, and have proudly received our Silver Award. We recognise that those leaving the armed forces may be disadvantaged in terms of securing meaningful employment and adjusting to a civilian environment. We want to be a great employer with outstanding leadership and a talented, agile workforce. We believe that a diverse range of talent is vital in creating an effective workforce who can bring different skills and experiences to the table. We recognise Veterans bring an excellent work ethic and high value skills to our organisation and often their meticulous attention to detail and record keeping is incredibly beneficial when working within the construction industry. Veterans/service leavers are offered an internal mentor to aid their transition to the workforce along with support and guidance from our HR Department and the Armed Forces Network – Hampshire Division. At Habens we are proud to support The Mental Health Charter, and are company supporters of ‘The Lighthouse Club’ a construction industry-based charity providing proactive support, training and assistance for all employees and their families within the construction industry.
We support our staff to be reservists and cadet force adult instructors through the following:
- Additional leave for those serving in the reserve forces or those volunteering their time as adult cadet instructors for undertaking their annual camp or other training specific to their reserve or adult cadet instructor role
- Flexible Working Policy to provide equal opportunity in employment
- Reservists who have been mobilised will receive support from their line manager and other colleagues before, during and post mobilisation.
- Spouses and civil partners of serving Regular or Reserve Forces personnel may be required to adjust family arrangements following their partner's posting or deployment. This can place additional burdens upon the spouse/family and they may wish to consider the option of flexible working or Time off for Dependants as a temporary or permanent measure.
- Where appropriate, compassionate or special leave may be granted to spouses to assist them in dealing with critical issues arising from deployment or illness, injury or death wholly or partly attributable to being in service.
#J-18808-Ljbffr