Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Rochester, Kent
Job type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead and manage the Civils Commercial function within the growing business. This role is perfect for a dynamic professional who is ready to take charge, drive direction, and implement forward-thinking strategies to support and enhance our Rail Civils projects.
Benefits:
- Paying up to £80,000 + competitive package
- Opportunity for growth and progression
- Hybrid working model
- You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our Civils Commercial function while being supported in your professional development
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Management: Lead the preparation, management, and negotiation of client contracts at both pre- and post-contract stages, ensuring robust support for Rail Civils projects. This includes preparing commercial responses to PQQs, tenders, and other key documents.
- Financial Oversight: Oversee the financial and resource management of multiple minor works contracts, ensuring strict adherence to commercial and financial governance.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain proactive communication with key stakeholders through effective reporting, the production of Commercial Management Plans, and leading client meetings.
- Operational Involvement: In the establishment phase, contribute to operational activities as you design and grow the commercial function.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Educational Background: A degree in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying (or similar) or equivalent experience.
- Industry Experience: Significant experience at the Commercial Manager level, particularly within the Rail/Construction sector, with excellent industry knowledge.
- Legislative Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant legislation impacting the Rail/Construction industry.
- Professional Memberships: Membership of RICS, CICES, or CIOB is desirable but not essential.
If you are interested please apply below!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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