Commercial Manager

We are currently engaged by a highly regarded, privately owned, national sub-contracting organisation that delivers both Roofing and Cladding projects across the UK. They seek a Commercial lead to oversee a series of projects for a prestigious client and thus further strengthen their regional commercial team. They are looking for a strong Senior QS/MQS or Commercial Manager who can lead on a £30m+ project portfolio, ideally someone whom also has the ambition and potential to grow with this leading business. Responsibilities * Reporting to the Commercial Director * Preparing & agreeing commercial strategies for projects at tender stage through to site, and as each project develops. * Leading NEC subcontract procurement and negotiation and Commercially challenging the construction process as, being hands on with projects and staff yet able to contribute at strategic level. * Assisting with the management of any significant commercial, legal & contractual issues. * Lead the pricing of high-value compensation events * Lead the down-selection and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers ensuring best value and compliance with project requirements Foster collaborative relations with the client, project stakeholders and supply chain partners * Provide commercial assurance, dispute avoidance. analysing contract issues, risks & opportunities within tenders and ensuring these are built into the commercial strategy. * Manage the procurement of key work packages from pre-tender through to contract award * Prepare and issue invitations to Tender (ITT) and Manage the full tender process Liaising with clients, subcontractors & consultants as required. * Management and mentoring/development of junior commercial staff. Requirements * Minimum 5 years as a Senior QS or higher, ideally working for a main/sub-contractor on projects valued between £5M and £50M. * Strong experience of NEC Contract (essential), ensuring compliance with contractual processes and timelines * Someone who can manage a portfolio of projects with a combined value of a minimum £30M+. * Ability to confidently challenge, review, and validate cost build-ups and estimates from team members and subcontractors * Ideally degree educated with a career demonstrating ambition, loyalty and progression. * A large proportion of your experience should ideally be in the commercial, mixed use, retail, leisure and/or industrial sectors. * Experience in defence sector is desirable but not essential * Someone with an interest in dispute avoidance and construction/contract law may be desirable * Must be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance * Sole UK nationality is required for security clearance eligibility This is an exceptional long term role with a leading UK construction business, with a great team and company culture. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence