About this role
This permanent Commercial Manager role in Andover offers an experienced commercial professional the chance to take a leading role in the commercial management of projects. Key responsibilities include leading commercial management from inception through to completion, overseeing commercial performance, profitability and financial reporting, and managing and developing the commercial team, including Quantity Surveyors. You will review and oversee CVRs, forecasts and cost-to-complete reports, manage subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts, and identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities. The role also involves providing commercial guidance to operational teams, managing client relationships, leading commercial negotiations, ensuring contractual compliance and supporting business development, tendering and pre-construction activities.
Job Description
Location: Hampshire
Salary: Up to £105,000
We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join an established infrastructure contractor, supporting the delivery of projects across the energy and utilities sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take a leading role in the commercial management of projects, overseeing financial performance, managing commercial teams and driving successful project delivery.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the commercial management of projects from inception through to completion.
Overseeing commercial performance, profitability and financial reporting.
Managing and developing the commercial team, including Quantity Surveyors.
Reviewing and overseeing CVRs, forecasts and cost-to-complete reports.
Managing contractual matters, change control and compensation events.
Overseeing subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
Providing commercial guidance and support to operational teams.
Managing client relationships and leading commercial negotiations.
Ensuring contractual compliance and maximising commercial recovery.
Supporting business development, tendering and pre-construction activities.
Requirements
Extensive experience in a senior commercial role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
Previous experience managing commercial teams.
Strong understanding of NEC contracts and contract administration.
Proven experience managing project finances, forecasting and commercial reporting.
Experience managing subcontractors, variations and compensation events.
Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience within the energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors would be advantageous.
Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £105,000.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Company pension.
Learning and development opportunities.
Employee benefits and wellbeing support.
Opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within an established infrastructure business.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Commercial Manager looking for your next opportunity in Hampshire, get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Harry Buckland
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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