Commercial Manager

STRABAG UK are seeking an experienced and driven Commercial Manager to join STRABAG UK's Build Division, based in Edinburgh, to support the delivery of hotel and leisure projects across the region.

• A relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Commercially astute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry.
• Experience working on hotel, hospitality, leisure or other complex building projects would be advantageous.
• Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor Status (member)
• Behavioural training experience.

STRABAG - Work On Progress

For over a decade, STRABAG UK has brought the strength and success of the STRABAG Group to the UK. With over 180 years of company history and active in over 2,400 locations across more than 50 countries, the STRABAG Group is a diverse leader in construction, innovation, and financial strength.
Headquartered in Vienna, the STRABAG Group offers a wide range of construction services across the industry and the entire construction value chain.
We are committed to long-term investment in the UK through ambitious projects spanning various sectors, with a steadfast focus on supporting our people and protecting the environment.

The successful candidate will bring relevant experience in the construction industry, ideally gained on hotel, hospitality, leisure or other complex building projects. You will play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards of quality, programme and commercial performance, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Working closely with the wider project team, you will contribute to the effective coordination of construction activities, the resolution of technical and operational challenges, and the delivery of projects in line with STRABAG's commitment to quality, sustainability and continuous improvement.

• Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Portfolio of projects and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders
• Manage the recruitment and staffing structure/ utilisation for direct reports.
• Build team, manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis - maintain performance
• Delegation of appropriate work to all staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
• Encourage and develop a culture of contractual & commercial awareness on all projects.
• Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
• Ensure the site teams adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Lead Team Meetings on a regular scheduled basis.
• Contribute to the production of Business Plan and strategy
• Collate, analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, then implement required actions.
• Design and implement a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager.
• Ensure that the Commercial Practitioners administer the contracts correctly in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work.
• Be responsible, where required, to ensure that a review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to the submission of tenders.
• Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
• Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
• Ensuring a margin improvement plan exists on each project.
• Assist in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews.
• Assist in development of Joint Venture Agreements and arrangements where appropriate.
• Assist in the procurement of PCG’s, Bonds and Warranties.
• Negotiation of simple contract with the Client, including highlighting of business risk parameters.
• Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for…