Commercial Manager – Highways

Job ID: 3356Salary: 55 - 70k + pkgLocation: ExeterRegion: South WestMajor civil contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to work within their Highways division, responsible for numerous civil Highway schemes ranging in value up to 500m +The Contractor a Top 10 in the UK with over a billion pound turnover have gained a lot of work within the region and need a “safe pair of Hands” to aid the development and efficient delivery of the project. Reporting to a Commercial Director the ideal candidate will be required to:Inputting into the tender preparation process take off / measurement / risk analysis and advising on contractual matters.Ensuring suitable management and control of contract costs including the preparation of budgets.Overseeing the timely production of interim applications for payment, measurement and the valuation of variations and negotiations relating to the final account with clients.Overseeing the commercial administration of subcontracts from enquiry stage through interim payments to negotiations and settlement of final accounts.Overseeing site cost control, management and comparisons against budget and allowances.Advising on contractual and legal matters, developing and invoking commercial strategies.Ensuring accurate financial reporting in terms of cost, value cash and time.General management including the supervising of staff.Contractual correspondence including preparation of claims as necessary.Upholding and enforcing compliance with company systems and best practice.Candidate Requirements : –Should demonstrate an excellent understanding of the main Civil Engineering forms of Contract such as ICC and NEC.Highly IT literate with advanced skill levels for MS Excel and good working knowledge of programming softwareHighly numerate with excellent commercial acumen.Educated to degree level (BSc or higher) in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying or similar.Member or associate of a professional organisation such as RICS or ICES.Be highly literate and able to write contractual letters and reports with ease.Excellent communication skills, and confident negotiating on behalf of the company.As part of a lucrative salary my client offer an extensive package which includes: car / or allowance, pension, Health care and 25 days Holiday