Commercial Manager - Civil Engineering

Main Purpose:We are currently looking for a Commercial Manager to join our team in Derbyshire, to lead and manage all commercial management to support the delivery of Highways and Marine and Utility projects, implementing commercial best practice to maximise contractual entitlement. As part of the team you will work closely with the management team to support on all commercial aspects of projects.
Responsibilities? Work closely with the Sectors management teams in order to support all commercial activities for all Highways, Marine and Utilities projects? Support the sector heads, Finance Director and Commercial Director as required with commercial reporting and analysis, including forecasting to identify resource requirements.? Take the lead to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, in order that their commercial requirements are fully understood and implemented.? Maintain regular liaison with all key stakeholders on project progress, conducting regular reviews with the client and the teams
? Participate in progress meetings and reviews in order to understand and monitor progress for all projects
? Support tendering and bidding activity as required, providing financial and commercial feedback to the business development team
? Implement commercial best-practice when pricing work to maximise value, minimise risk and cost to projects
Qualifications & Skills
? Desirable - minimum of 3 years* professional experience with NEC Contracts or in Commercial Management in project execution, preferably significantly more experience
? Experience in document control, reporting, drafting, negotiating and claims management
? Exposure to the engineering, technology or technical services sectors
? Essential - strong interpersonal skills and drive to succeed