What you'll be doing:
The purpose of the role is:

• Implementation of the civils alliance delivery strategy
• Rigorously challenging all aspects of our cost base ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery
• Delivering internal and external customer satisfaction and maintaining unimpeachable professional standards
• Ensuring development needs of line reports are met and supporting the wider commercial function
• Ensuring a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Supporting delivery of sustainability activities

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing commercial advice on health, safety and environmental issues
• Driving Zero Harm initiatives within the commercial team
• Managing resources, recruitment and staff development
• Reviewing tenders and cost data
• Coordinating commercial input for programmes and earned value management
• Managing monthly reporting and dispute resolution
• Procurement and supply chain management

Who we're looking for:

Essential:

• Experience mobilising contracts and implementing commercial systems
• Construction-related degree, preferably in Commercial Management/Quantity Surveying
• Experience managing change and business improvement
• Knowledge of construction law and contract types
• Ability to prepare estimates and tender submissions

Desirable:

• Track record managing large teams
• Experience mentoring and developing team members
• Professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, CMI)
• Strong leadership skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£60k-£90k)
• Company car
• 42 core hours per week
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working available
• Pension scheme