Commercial Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Commercial Manager to join our growing groundworks company, based at our Head Office in Larkfield, Kent.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the commercial performance of our projects, working closely with the Project Management and Site Teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements.

You will be responsible for overseeing the commercial aspects of projects from tender and pre-construction through to final account, ensuring costs are controlled, variations are identified and recovered, and financial performance is accurately monitored and reported.

This is a key role within the business and would suit an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in groundworks, civil engineering or construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of allocated groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Manage projects from initial tender/pre-construction through to completion and final account.
• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and project information.
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates and pricing.
• Assist with tender submissions and ensure pricing is accurate and commercially viable.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment and valuations.
• Review and agree valuations with clients and main contractors.
• Identify, price and manage variations and additional works.
• Ensure all variations and changes to scope are properly recorded, valued and recovered.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare regular cost reports and financial forecasts for senior management.
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor accounts, valuations and final accounts.
• Review subcontractor quotations and ensure competitive pricing is obtained.
• Assist with procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor services.
• Monitor material, plant, labour and subcontractor costs.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement appropriate measures.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Manage cash flow and monitor payment performance across projects.
• Assist with contractual matters and commercial negotiations.
• Support Project Managers and Site Teams with commercial and contractual queries.
• Attend project and commercial meetings where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure projects are commercially managed in accordance with company procedures.
• Lead or assist with the preparation and agreement of project final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice and support to senior management.

Pay: £50,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person