Senior Commercial Manager – Civils & Structures – NZT
Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees Job Description
At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to shaping the future of construction, infrastructure, and the built environment. Our team in NZT Civils & Structures works on innovative projects that are transforming communities and setting the standard for the industry. We are seeking a
Senior Commercial Manager to play a critical role in driving the commercial and financial success of our projects. As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will oversee the financial management of large, complex construction projects in the Civils & Structures sector. You will be responsible for managing projects from the initial tender phase through to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. You will be an integral part of the senior project leadership team, responsible for driving the commercial and financial success of your projects. This will involve managing key aspects of the project lifecycle, including risk management, procurement, financial reporting, and supply chain management. You will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders, and you will oversee the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-performing commercial team. The role requires an individual with proven commercial management experience, a strong understanding of construction industry practices, and a strategic mindset. You will be expected to mentor and guide junior commercial staff, ensuring the team’s professional development and adherence to best practice. Role Overview
Governance & Compliance:
Ensure full adherence to the company’s governance standards, policies, and procedures. You will promote LEAN principles and digital opportunities to drive efficiency across projects. Actively contribute to maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, supporting project teams with dispute resolution and providing guidance on contract and legal matters. Commercial Management: Strategic Oversight: Take a strategic view of business opportunities, using your deep understanding of economic factors to identify key growth areas and risks. Tendering & Contracts: Lead the preparation of tender submissions, ensuring they are accurate, competitive, and align with client specifications. Dispute Resolution & Legislation: You will be an expert in resolving commercial disputes, leveraging your knowledge of legislation, contractual frameworks, and industry standards. Risk Management: Proactively identify and manage project risks and opportunities. Work with the project leadership team to ensure that all risks are mitigated, and opportunities are maximised. Cost Management: Oversee the financial management of each project, including the tracking of costs, income, and margin. Ensure that financial objectives are met and that commercial risks are managed effectively. Client & Stakeholder Relations: Represent the company’s financial and contractual interests with clients, stakeholders, and external parties. Commercial Admin:
Value Engineering & Buildability: Lead commercial input in value engineering and buildability reviews, ensuring that projects are cost-effective without compromising quality. Cost Control & Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly CVRs (Cost/Value Reconciliation) and provide detailed commercial reports. Commercial Data Feedback: Work closely with the Planning, Estimating, Marketing, and Sales teams to provide insights and feedback on project performance. Target Cost Preparation: Manage the preparation of target costs for major projects, ensuring alignment with financial goals. Procurement & Supply Chain Management:
Procurement Strategy: Develop procurement strategies based on client needs and project requirements. Advise on the most appropriate procurement routes and ensure they align with objectives. Supplier & Subcontractor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors. Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate with the supply chain to ensure smooth operations, meeting deadlines and budget requirements. Staff Recruitment & Retention: Lead recruitment efforts for the commercial team, ensuring the right talent is hired to deliver successful projects. Mentoring & Development:
Act as a mentor to junior commercial staff, helping them develop professionally. Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Education: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (preferably in a civils/structures-related field). Professional Membership: Chartered Member (or working towards) of RICS, ICES, or CIOB. Experience: Significant experience in commercial management within the construction industry, particularly in civils and structures. You should have a track record of successfully delivering major, complex projects. CSCS Card: Professional Qualified Person status under the CSCS scheme. Skills & Expertise:
Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand and manage the broader business context, with a focus on long-term goals and sustainability. Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and project costs effectively, ensuring projects are delivered within financial targets. Leadership: Experience in managing and developing a team, with strong leadership and people management skills. Negotiation & Contract Management: Expertise in preparing tenders, negotiating contracts, and managing contractual relationships. Risk & Opportunity Management: Ability to identify and mitigate risks, as well as seize opportunities to optimize project outcomes. Desired Behaviours:
Talk Positively: Communicate with optimism, focusing on solutions and opportunities for growth. Collaborate Relentlessly: Foster a culture of teamwork, breaking down silos and ensuring the project team is working towards common goals. Encourage Constantly: Provide support and guidance to colleagues, helping others to develop and reach their potential. Make a Difference: Lead by example, driving change and adding value in everything you do. Value Everyone: Promote inclusivity, respect, and fairness, ensuring that all team members feel valued and supported. Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: – 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) – Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave – Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, buy & sell holiday scheme, private healthcare, recognition schemes and much more…
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Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees Job Description
At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to shaping the future of construction, infrastructure, and the built environment. Our team in NZT Civils & Structures works on innovative projects that are transforming communities and setting the standard for the industry. We are seeking a
Senior Commercial Manager to play a critical role in driving the commercial and financial success of our projects. As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will oversee the financial management of large, complex construction projects in the Civils & Structures sector. You will be responsible for managing projects from the initial tender phase through to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. You will be an integral part of the senior project leadership team, responsible for driving the commercial and financial success of your projects. This will involve managing key aspects of the project lifecycle, including risk management, procurement, financial reporting, and supply chain management. You will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders, and you will oversee the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-performing commercial team. The role requires an individual with proven commercial management experience, a strong understanding of construction industry practices, and a strategic mindset. You will be expected to mentor and guide junior commercial staff, ensuring the team’s professional development and adherence to best practice. Role Overview
Governance & Compliance:
Ensure full adherence to the company’s governance standards, policies, and procedures. You will promote LEAN principles and digital opportunities to drive efficiency across projects. Actively contribute to maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, supporting project teams with dispute resolution and providing guidance on contract and legal matters. Commercial Management: Strategic Oversight: Take a strategic view of business opportunities, using your deep understanding of economic factors to identify key growth areas and risks. Tendering & Contracts: Lead the preparation of tender submissions, ensuring they are accurate, competitive, and align with client specifications. Dispute Resolution & Legislation: You will be an expert in resolving commercial disputes, leveraging your knowledge of legislation, contractual frameworks, and industry standards. Risk Management: Proactively identify and manage project risks and opportunities. Work with the project leadership team to ensure that all risks are mitigated, and opportunities are maximised. Cost Management: Oversee the financial management of each project, including the tracking of costs, income, and margin. Ensure that financial objectives are met and that commercial risks are managed effectively. Client & Stakeholder Relations: Represent the company’s financial and contractual interests with clients, stakeholders, and external parties. Commercial Admin:
Value Engineering & Buildability: Lead commercial input in value engineering and buildability reviews, ensuring that projects are cost-effective without compromising quality. Cost Control & Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly CVRs (Cost/Value Reconciliation) and provide detailed commercial reports. Commercial Data Feedback: Work closely with the Planning, Estimating, Marketing, and Sales teams to provide insights and feedback on project performance. Target Cost Preparation: Manage the preparation of target costs for major projects, ensuring alignment with financial goals. Procurement & Supply Chain Management:
Procurement Strategy: Develop procurement strategies based on client needs and project requirements. Advise on the most appropriate procurement routes and ensure they align with objectives. Supplier & Subcontractor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors. Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate with the supply chain to ensure smooth operations, meeting deadlines and budget requirements. Staff Recruitment & Retention: Lead recruitment efforts for the commercial team, ensuring the right talent is hired to deliver successful projects. Mentoring & Development:
Act as a mentor to junior commercial staff, helping them develop professionally. Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Education: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (preferably in a civils/structures-related field). Professional Membership: Chartered Member (or working towards) of RICS, ICES, or CIOB. Experience: Significant experience in commercial management within the construction industry, particularly in civils and structures. You should have a track record of successfully delivering major, complex projects. CSCS Card: Professional Qualified Person status under the CSCS scheme. Skills & Expertise:
Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand and manage the broader business context, with a focus on long-term goals and sustainability. Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and project costs effectively, ensuring projects are delivered within financial targets. Leadership: Experience in managing and developing a team, with strong leadership and people management skills. Negotiation & Contract Management: Expertise in preparing tenders, negotiating contracts, and managing contractual relationships. Risk & Opportunity Management: Ability to identify and mitigate risks, as well as seize opportunities to optimize project outcomes. Desired Behaviours:
Talk Positively: Communicate with optimism, focusing on solutions and opportunities for growth. Collaborate Relentlessly: Foster a culture of teamwork, breaking down silos and ensuring the project team is working towards common goals. Encourage Constantly: Provide support and guidance to colleagues, helping others to develop and reach their potential. Make a Difference: Lead by example, driving change and adding value in everything you do. Value Everyone: Promote inclusivity, respect, and fairness, ensuring that all team members feel valued and supported. Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: – 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) – Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave – Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, buy & sell holiday scheme, private healthcare, recognition schemes and much more…
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