Commercial / Legal Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our team. The Commercial Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the commercial and legal aspects of our tender and construction projects including contract reviews procurement and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management excellent financial acumen and a proven track record of delivering successful projects in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review tender stage contracts and conduct high level and detailed mark-up review for consideration and forward submission
- Lead contract negotiations with clients subcontractors suppliers and other third parties to secure favourable terms and conditions.
- Identify any commercial or legal risks associated with the tenders / contracts
- Involve in the tender and construction procurement process including supplier selection contract administration and performance evaluation to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
- Conduct regular cost reviews and value engineering exercises to optimize project costs and enhance profitability.
- Prepare activity schedules forecasts and the like for tenders
- Collaborate with Estimators Estimating Managers / Bid Manager Design Management Engineers Quantity Surveyors
- Stay abreast of industry trends market conditions and regulatory requirements affecting the construction sector adapting strategies and practices accordingly.
- Prepare and agree LOI wording for minor or enabling works contracts
Skills and Experience
Based in HO in GlasgowReport directly to the Deputy Managing DirectorBachelors degree in quantity surveying civil engineering construction management or a related field. Chartered status or relevant professional qualifications (e.g. MRICS / CICES) preferred.Ideally 10 years plus experience in civil engineering contractingStrong knowledge of construction contracts i.e. NEC FIDIC SBBC contracts including sub-contractsKey Skills
Forecasting,Hyperion,Cost Management,Construction Estimating,QlikView,Bus Driving,Analysis Skills,HubSpot,Salesforce,Market Research,negotiation,Financial Planning
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1