About the role
Shape the commercial standards that the rest of our industry will follow as a Senior Commercial Manager. From community-based projects to the largest building and engineering works in the country, weve a presence in almost every market. Join us, and you'll be right where you should be as you take commercial responsibility for entire projects, inspire talented commercial teams and still find room to grow in the biggest organisation of our kind.
As a Senior Commercial Manager you will be responsible for the financial management of a major, complex project(s) or a number of projects from inception, tendering, negotiating and agreeing contracts and then commercially delivering Projects often worth many tens of millions of pounds. They are an integral part of the project senior leadership team where they hold key responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of each project.
This position offers flexibility in working hours, with the possibility of reduced hours to accommodate individual needs.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Commercial Manager in the secure and ever-expanding infrastructure industry, you'll:
- Be responsible for the financial management of multi-million projects from inception, tendering and contract negotiation, through to delivery
- Be part of a massive organisation thats in the unique position to offer ongoing opportunities to gain more exposure and experience throughout your career across different sectors and landmark projects
- Build up our commercial teams so that they continue developing their skills too
- Be a high profile figure on projects, overseeing everything from risk management and financial reporting to the management of an extensive supply chain
- Support our focus on finding ever-more innovative digital solutions
- Continue building your professional networks inside and outside our organisation
- Collaborate with and support other experts throughout Balfour Beatty
- Nurture a warm culture that feels like family.
Senior Commercial managers are very experienced individuals who have risen through the ranks of the industry and their role is broad and includes anything from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain.
You will have proven skills in commercial awareness, client liaison, project management and team leadership.
You will also have an extensive understanding of the construction industry, flexibility and a talent for negotiation.
Typically you will have a track record of managing and developing a commercial team and be themselves a Chartered Member or Fellow of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.
Who we're looking for
The following qualifications are essential:
- BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
- Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES or CIOB
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Strategic change Management
- Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
- Business and Customer Awareness
- Promotes organisational aims & objectives
- Manages customer needs
Manages opportunities & threats
Why work for us
If youre inspired by the chance to grow like never before through meaningful work, join us as a Senior Commercial Manager. As well as benefits that include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, you'll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now.
About us
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our Smart Working policy enables employees to work flexibly where operationally possible, and we would be happy to explore this with you.
To find out more about our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visit our website at https://www.balfourbeatty.com/how-we-work/diversity-and-inclusion/A
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Further information about Disability Confident can be found at https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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