Principal Construction Commercial Manager

The role offers a pathway to professional growth in an environment that celebrates your achievements. With a priority set on your development through extensive training and continuous learning opportunities.

Role Overview

The focus will be on managing the commercial elements of a long-term contract. This role is an exciting opportunity to implement robust commercial practices and challenge conventional methods while collaborating with team members to elevate commercial management standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Support: Provide essential commercial assistance to the project team, ensuring all contractual obligations are met and maintained.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor and report on financial performance for assigned contracts, preparing accurate financial statements as needed. You will also be responsible for understanding financial processes, including cost-to-complete assessments and forecasting.
• Contract Administration: Administer contract requirements effectively, including managing any variations that may arise.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee the appointment and management of subcontractors, including handling payment applications and final accounts.
• Client Liaison: Work closely with client representatives and third parties to address daily commercial matters related to contract delivery.
• Compliance and Improvement: Ensure adherence to internal systems and processes while actively seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Timely Invoicing: Ensure prompt submission of invoices and payment applications to clients.
• Business Development Support: Assist in creating materials for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and tenders.
• Team Development: Mentor and guide the Commercial and Operations Team through training initiatives to enhance their skills.
• Staff Management: Supervise Commercial Staff regarding performance evaluations, timekeeping, technical training, development, and resource allocation.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience with CBR (Cost-Benefit Ratio) preparations.
• Familiarity with NEC (New Engineering Contract) and CEMAR (Contract Event Management and Reporting).
• A background in construction or civil engineering.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Durham, offering flexibility through hybrid work arrangements.