Commercial Manager

Camden, London
Salter Grange Limited

Salter Grange is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager on behalf of our client, a European leader in construction solutions, delivering complex engineering and construction projects for some of the world’s leading corporations across Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres and Fire Protection.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join a supportive, high-performing team on large-scale, mission-critical projects, with genuine scope to develop and reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager:

• Validate all tender and construction budgets to ensure strict compliance with agreed margins
• Advise Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Administrators on administration matters including site instructions, optimal labour allowances, accurate forecasting methods and protection of margins
• Work closely with the Procurement team to manage the procurement process from inception to completion, ensuring the tender process follows company guidelines on authority to let and sub-contractor agreements, and remains within budget
• Oversee Internal Monthly Cost Reports and Month End Reviews to ensure compliance with validated margins
• Liaise fully with the Finance Department
• Participate in, prepare and review contracts and tenders to achieve commercially advantageous outcomes and mitigate risk
• Assess and agree sub-contractor and supplier variations
• Ensure compliance with the contract programme/schedule
• Manage preparation and submission of interim payment certificate applications, and agree these with the Client’s Representative
• Manage insurance needs and settlements on construction projects, including public liability, professional indemnity and contract works
• Actively manage dispute resolution and claims as they arise, in conjunction with senior commercial staff and external consultants
• Review incoming correspondence from employers, the design team and/or subcontractors to identify contractually critical items and initiate replies
• Manage project cash flow in conjunction with the Finance Department
• Ensure the project team complies with internal procedures as per the agreed authority matrix
• Set up and maintain the risk and opportunity management process for the project
• Nurture and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
• Mentor commercial staff and management as required
• Advise senior project staff on commercial and contract issues specific to the project
• Monitor and ensure correct procedures are followed on site for any activity with commercial implications
• Ensure all contracts are administered correctly, including notices and contractual letters, to mitigate risk

Essential Criteria for the Commercial Manager role:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a QS/Commercial Management role
• Ideally, experience in a commercial leadership role on large-scale projects or data centres
• Previous experience in construction operations
• Professional qualification in quantity surveying, or an experienced engineer with commercial responsibilities
• Good legal awareness and competence in assessing contract documents and contract requirements
• Strong communication skills at all levels, both internal and external

To apply for this Commercial Manager role, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Salter Grange.