Senior Commercial Manager
Overview
Responsible for the management of all commercial aspects of the business area including individual projects where required.
Responsibilities
Actively source and win new work win by appropriate bid strategies
Develop and agree a commercial strategy which achieves budget and maximises profitability
Manage commercial risk and opportunity
Ensure commercial reporting procedures are adhered to
Manage, coordinate, supervise and support the commercial teams in areas of personal development and advice on commercial issues
Manage commercial aspects including monthly reporting, end life forecasting, monthly project reviews and account settlement
Manage procurement in line with our supply chain vision
Management of contractual processes
Proactively negotiate with customer on contractual matters
Input to management reports as appropriate
Maintain ownership and proactively close out old projects and legacy issues
Understand and promote Morgan Sindall core values
Keep abreast of change in Commercial legislation
Qualifications Skills and Experience
Degree educated in quantity surveying or other similar commercially related discipline
RICS accreditation preferred
Able to manage the monthly reporting process including cost value reporting (CVR)
Experience using COINS
Experience in commercial management of sub-contractors including procurement, valuations and final accounts
Able to set up and manage direct labour, plant and materials on projects
Knowledge and experience of dispute resolution
Self-driven, results orientated with a positive outlook
Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standard of compliance
Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
Sound knowledge of the construction industry
Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
Ability to work with senior management to set project and operational targets
Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills and the ability to make a sound business case to senior stakeholders