Commercial Director - Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom - Civil London

Civil London

Verified Company

Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

_We are currently working in partnership with one of the UK's largest Civil Engineering companies. Due to growth within the utility division they are looking to strengthen the commercial department. The position will involve overseeing established frameworksof business with an annual turnover in excess of £250M._

As Commercial Director, this role can offer long term career security whilst working with an experienced team of commercial professionals. Due to this being a national role, you will also have the flexibility to manage your own workload helping to offera better worklife balance._

As Commercial Director you will report to the Managing Director whilst working closely with the senior leadership team
You will be required to manage commercial performance across various contracts; ensuring that risks are managed, payment received on time whilst achieving target margins
Produce regular commercial reports and cash forecasts
Ensure weekly and monthly CVRs are completed and regularly scrutinised
Provide support to the commercial team to implement WIP reduction and margin improvement plans
Oversee contractual terms and guidance
Oversee commercial performance against previous tenders including targets, allowances and budgets
Act as a key point of commercial contact with clients
Assist in implementing new systems / best practice to improve efficiency and performance whilst minimising risk
Monitor compliance to corporate and legal guidelines
Oversee tender assessments including producing detailed reviews of potential new contracts
Onboard and nurture a team of commercial staff; ensuring training and development is carried out regularly

_Requirements:
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As Commercial Director you ideally be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Previous commercial management experience in the utilities contracting industry is essential
Excellent understanding of CVR's, subcontractor procurement and NEC forms of contract are essential

Due to the nature of the contracts, regular nationwide travel will be required with this position
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