become the next ENG - Senior Commercial Manager - Commercial
at NG Bailey
- Competitive
- Derby
- United Kingdom
- Full Time
- Posted today
- Req #5241
Senior Commercial Manager
Derby
Permanent - Hybrid
Competitive + Flexible Benefits + Car allowance
We’re looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Commercial Manager to join our team on a major long-term infrastructure and engineering programme in Derby.
This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role on one of the UK’s most technically demanding and strategically important projects, taking responsibility for commercial performance, contractual governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
Working across office and project environments, you'll provide commercial leadership to a complex delivery programme, supporting operational teams, managing key commercial relationships, and ensuring successful project outcomes through effective contract administration, commercial controls and strategic decision-making.
Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK Security Clearance. Applicants must therefore be eligible to undergo security vetting and satisfy all associated requirements.
If you're an accomplished commercial leader with experience managing major projects, leading high-performing teams and building strong stakeholder relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Commercial Leadership & Governance- Lead and manage all commercial activities across a major engineering and infrastructure programme.
- Support the Commercial Director in delivering commercial strategy and business objectives.
- Ensure commercial governance, controls and best practice are implemented throughout project delivery.
- Provide commercial expertise and guidance to project, operational and leadership teams.
- Drive accountability, commercial compliance and continuous improvement across the project.
- Lead project commercial reviews and support business planning activities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with client representatives, consultants, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.
- Act as the senior commercial point of contact across the project.
- Build collaborative relationships that support successful project delivery and long-term business objectives.
- Lead commercial negotiations with key stakeholders and supply chain partners.
- Influence senior project stakeholders to achieve commercially beneficial outcomes.
- Promote a collaborative working culture across all project functions.
- Support customer engagement activities and identify opportunities to strengthen strategic relationships.
- Take ownership of project commercial performance and reporting.
- Ensure accurate forecasting of costs, value, cash flow and financial performance.
- Lead monthly commercial reviews and reporting activities.
- Support the preparation of management accounts and financial performance reporting.
- Monitor project margins and implement actions to maximise commercial performance.
- Provide accurate commercial information to support business decision-making.
- Lead the management of commercial risk and opportunity processes.
- Maintain accurate project risk and opportunity registers.
- Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks.
- Develop and implement strategies to maximise opportunities and improve project outcomes.
- Ensure commercial risks are reported accurately and proactively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee subcontract procurement, contract administration and commercial management activities.
- Manage key subcontractor and supplier relationships.
- Ensure contractual obligations are understood, implemented and maintained.
- Support the successful agreement of interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Ensure all commercial records, notices and documentation are maintained in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Protect the commercial interests of the business whilst maintaining productive stakeholder relationships.
- Provide leadership and direction to commercial teams working across the project.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Coach, mentor and develop commercial professionals to maximise performance and career development.
- Ensure team objectives align with project and business requirements.
- Support succession planning and talent development activities.
- Lead the commercial management of project change.
- Ensure variations and compensation events are identified, valued and agreed in a timely manner.
- Assess commercial impacts arising from design development, programme changes and client instructions.
- Maintain robust records to support contractual entitlement.
- Support project teams in managing change effectively and commercially.
- Provide commercial and contractual guidance on claims and dispute matters.
- Support the early identification and resolution of commercial issues.
- Manage contractual correspondence and formal notifications.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to minimise commercial disputes and maintain project relationships.
- Protect business interests through effective commercial management and contractual compliance.
- Significant experience within a Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor position.
- Proven track record delivering commercial success on large-scale construction, engineering, manufacturing or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration and project controls.
- Experience managing commercial teams and leading high-performing individuals.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen including forecasting, reporting and risk management.
- Experience managing change control, commercial risk and contractual entitlement.
- Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required level of UK Security Clearance.
- Experience operating within secure, highly regulated or safety-critical environments.
- Experience administering NEC forms of contract.
- Professional membership with RICS, CIOB or other relevant professional institution.
- Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation.
- Experience delivering major programmes exceeding £100m in value.
- Experience working within complex stakeholder environments involving multiple delivery partners.
We’re always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
- Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Travel Insurance and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
- Career progression within a leading engineering and construction business
- Opportunity to work on a major long-term UK engineering programme
- Exposure to complex and technically challenging projects within a highly secure environment
This role will suit a commercially astute leader who thrives in complex project environments, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships and can successfully balance commercial performance, risk management and project delivery whilst operating within a security-cleared environment.
Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us:
We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.
Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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