Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

Location:

Bedford

Galliford Try is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our Local Authority business unit within our Infrastructure division. You will primarily be based on our brand‑new highways project in Bedford and oversee various other schemes in the region.

• Promote and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Act as the Project Commercial Lead, managing main contract administration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontract documentation, including terms, pricing and programme.
• Manage subcontract packages, including interim valuations, payments and change control.
• Manage commercial notices and contract change, including Compensation Event Quotations.
• Produce monthly applications, CVRs, cost plans and performance reports, forecasting expenditure and liabilities.
• Lead and develop the commercial team, support project risk management, and provide contractual support to bids and estimating.

• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract.
• High level of IT capability, including Excel, Word and commercial systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid knowledge of construction processes and commercial best practice.
• Proven ability to manage time, priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and managing teams.
• Demonstrable experience in negotiation and final account settlement.
• Professional qualification such as MRICS and relevant CSCS Card.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Competitive family leave policy.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and a free 24/7 employee assistance programme is available.
• Paid annual membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Galliford Try supports flexible working arrangements. You may discuss part‑time or flexible options during the recruitment process.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

Equal opportunities:
We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability or any other protected characteristic.

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