Commercial Manager

Overview:The Commercial Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects through strong commercial leadership.The role manages cost and value, contract negotiation, financial reporting, risk management and dispute resolution.Working closely with the project team, the Commercial Manager ensures commercial governance, develops staff capability and maintains positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.Responsibilities:Commercial ManagementLead cost and value management for projects, ensuring systems and procedures are in place and followedOversee financial reporting and cashflow forecasting for projectsIdentify and negotiate unacceptable contract terms, bonds, warranties and guarantees with clients and stakeholdersManage project change processes by recording, evaluating and recovering entitlements where not the company's liabilityLead risk and opportunity management with the operations team, ensuring mitigation measures are identified and implementedProvide commercial support and training to site staffLeadership and Team DevelopmentManage and mentor the commercial team to deliver key responsibilities and develop professional capabilitySupport knowledge sharing and mentoring through structured programmesSupervise the preparation of cost plans for complex projects using appropriate techniques and softwareLead the analysis of project cost reports to inform decision makingEnsure commercial teams act in line with company values, health and safety standards and cultural behavioursProgramme and ReportingPrepare and monitor long-term cash forecasts for projects, interpreting variances and recommending corrective actionLead preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, ensuring accuracy and complianceDevelop innovative systems to control costs and monitor financial performanceSupport programme and change reporting to management and stakeholdersStakeholder Engagement and GovernanceBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and third parties on commercial issuesProvide guidance on risk allocation, step-down clauses and design liability in subcontractor and designer agreementsEnsure commercial practices comply with legislation, company policies and best practiceContribute to business planning and ensure alignment of commercial objectives with business unit strategyRepresent the company in industry networks and forums, maintaining professional relationships that support business growthExperience:Proven experience in commercial management within construction or infrastructureStrong knowledge of contract law, risk management and dispute resolutionSkilled negotiator with the ability to secure acceptable outcomes on complex projectsExperience leading commercial teams across multiple projects or large-scale programmesDetailed understanding of project cost management systems and ability to interpret data for decision makingExcellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skillsAbility to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and reports under tight timelinesKnowledge of design and build processes and delivery planning for multi-disciplinary teamsDesirable Skills and ExperienceDetailed understanding of project cost management systems and ability to interpret data for decision makingExcellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skillsAbility to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and reports under tight timelinesKnowledge of design and build processes and delivery planning for multi-disciplinary teamsExperience developing innovative systems for monitoring direct works cost and project financial performanceActive involvement in professional networks or industry associationsQualifications:EssentialDegree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Administration or related fieldTraining in bonds, warranties and insurancesTraining in dispute resolution and contract managementTraining in financial management and cost controlLeadership training in managing and developing teamsTraining in communication, influencing and negotiationDesirableAdvanced training in change management, persuasion and influencing skillsOngoing CPD in construction law, commercial management and industry best practice.Additional Information:Competitive Salary with yearly increase26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)Employer pensionCompetitive mileage rateTravel expensesEnhanced parental leaveProfessional and Educational developmentOur people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis.Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.The full job specification is available on requestSisk Group is an equal opportunities employer.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process where required.This role profile and all associated recruitment materials have been prepared in line with current and emerging legal and regulatory requirements, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts (UK & Ireland).All language is gender-neutral and inclusive, and the requirements listed are based solely on objective role performance needs.Sisk Group is committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance in all recruitment and employment practicesAt Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation.We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates.We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds oftendon'tapply for roles if theydon'tfeel they meet all the criteria.Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story.It'snot all about your technicalexpertise.Don'thold back,we'dlove to hear from you.