Details:
- Salary: £80,000 - 90,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Newport Gwent
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Commercial Manager
Newport, Southeast Wales
Permanent salary + benefits package
We are looking for an experienced and driven Commercial Manager to join our Welsh Water Design & Build Framework. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects while leading and developing a high-performing commercial team.
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will be part of a supportive and ambitious environment where you can make a significant impact, contribute to major projects across Wales, and help shape the future growth and success of the framework.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors.
* Mentor, coach, and develop commercial team members, establishing objectives and monitoring performance.
* Oversee the commercial performance of all call-off contracts delivered under the Welsh Water Framework Agreement.
* Ensure accurate and timely financial forecasting, reporting, and commercial governance across all projects.
* Manage and review monthly reporting processes, including client reporting, internal CVR, cost management, change management, and cash flow reporting.
* Ensure subcontract management activities are undertaken in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures.
* Monitor subcontractor and internal performance against programme, budget, and commercial objectives.
* Implement and continuously improve commercial systems, reporting procedures, and governance frameworks to drive efficiency, consistency, and best practice.
* Lead commercial risk management activities and provide strategic commercial advice to project delivery teams.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience leading commercial teams within infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments.
* Strong history of delivering commercial performance across multiple projects and programmes.
* Extensive NEC3 contract administration experience, including ECC Option A, Compensation Events, Early Warnings, and dispute resolution.
* Strong knowledge of main contract and subcontract management.
* Experience managing monthly reporting processes, including CVRs, client reporting, change management, cost control, and cash management.
* Advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting expertise.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and reporting.
* Experience developing reporting templates, dashboards, and performance metrics.
* Knowledge of commercial governance and control frameworks.
* Experience using COINS or similar commercial management systems.
* Practical knowledge of Power BI and data visualisation tools.
What is in it for you?
* Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
* Flexible and adaptable working
* Family friendly policies and work/life approach
* Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
* Contributory pension scheme
* Annual bonus scheme
* Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
* We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch