Commercial Manager

The Company

Our client is a skilled civil subcontractor who holds over 20 years of experience within the construction industry, they have an extensive amount of experience dealing with various developments, however withhold specialties operating in groundworks, drainage and hard landscaping. They operate in various places around the UK and hold an impressive track record of delivering projects up to standard in a safely manor.

The Project

As a highly experienced Freelance Commercial Manager, you will have a key role overseeing commercial aspects of groundworks packages on various projects across a diverse range of sectors including education, industrial, retail, housing, accommodation, renewable energy, roads and highways.

Requirements

It is essential that you hold the experience below;

* A proven history of managing commercial aspects of groundworks packages on various projects across a range of sectors
* An extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years' experience of operating in a Commercial Manager or similar position for a civil engineering subcontractor

Additional skills;

* IT skills
* Effective time management
* Superb negotiation capabilities
* Analytical and mathematical skills
* Strong cost management expertise
* Excellent sales and presentation skills
* Strong communication and attention to details
* Confidence in presentation and the skill to lead high level meetings
* A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
* In-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control
* Skilled in efficiently delegating tasks and responsibilities to the appropriate team members, ensuring that work is distributed effectively

The Role

* Job Title: Freelance Commercial Manager
* Job Type: Long-term freelance
* Project: Various projects across a wide range of sectors
* Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
* Duration: 12 months
* Reporting to: Director

Duties

* Efficiently distribute responsibilities
* Deliver valuable insights to project teams
* Build and enhance supply chain partnerships
* Spotting new business prospects to stimulate revenue growth
* Collaborate with relevant departments to create precise and consistent bids
* Supervise and track subcontractor performance on projects via internal reporting
* Foster long-term, effective relationships with existing clients, ensuring continued success
* Monitor the progress of ongoing projects in terms of costs, timelines and resource allocation
* Lead the team to oversee the project and procurement processes run smoothly and efficiently
* Effectively addressing conflicts or challenges that could potentially undermine team performance
* Create compre