Commercial Manager

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to manage commercial risks and opportunities at both the pre- and post-contract stages of the Business in line with shareholder interest. Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager: Commercial Leadership: * Involved in the entire commercial process, from bidding and winning large-scale projects to securing long-term framework agreements. * Provide key commercial and business support to the Executive Team across Pre-Contract, Post-Contract, Value Engineering, and Procurement. * Manage the commercial aspects of subcontract work within existing and potential projects to ensure optimal financial outcomes. Risk Management & Compliance: * Establish and maintain rigorous processes for identifying and controlling risks at both bid and post-contract stages. * Review tenders from a commercial perspective, including terms and conditions, and seek external professional advice when necessary. * Ensure financial implications of contracts are clearly communicated to internal stakeholders. Legal & Premises Compliance: * Oversee legal contracts, including negotiation when required, for office and factory premises, ensuring adherence to lease agreements, planning regulations, and health & safety requirements. * Liaise with legal professionals on property agreements, insurance requirements, and any disputes related to premises. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws affecting commercial property and workplace operations. Accreditations & Industry Standards: * Collaborating with SHEQ/Compliance department to ensure the business obtains and maintains all necessary accreditations required to supply house builders, private developers, and social housing providers. * Stay updated on industry standards and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with key frameworks such as NHBC. * Manage relationships with accreditation bodies, ensuring successful audits and renewals. * Communicate accreditation requirements internally and ensure business processes align with compliance obligations. Stakeholder & Team Development: * Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. * Participate as a key member of the Senior Management Team to drive business improvements and employee engagement initiatives. * Mentor, coach, and develop Project Quantity Surveyor(s), ensuring alignment with business objectives. Requirements for the Commercial Manager: * Demonstrated ability to oversee the commercial management of 10 - 20 projects ranging in value from £500k to £(phone number removed). * Strong leadership qualities. * Excellent inter-personal skills and commercial acumen. * Demonstrated ability to make responsible and measured decisions. * Highly proficient relationship-builder, able to influence at all levels. * Excellent negotiation skills. * Demonstrated ability to provide Executive Board and peers with pertinent counterviews whilst also being supportive and empathetic. * Meticulous attention to detail and investigative skills. * Demonstrate a strong affiliation with, and commitment to, the company’s values and vision. * Hands-on approach. * Experience within a manufacturing environment desirable but not essential. You will be MRICS qualified Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), ideally BSc Hons Quantity Surveying. Having worked within a subcontractor organisation previously, you will have significant experience of dealing with some of the top 10 Main Contractors