Commercial Manager

Part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, Volker Stevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Volker Stevin are looking to appoint a Commercial Manager out of the Preston area to take responsibility for our C2V Lake District portfolio.

The Commercial Manager (CM) is accountable for the successful delivery of the business, covering business development, work winning, resourcing, project delivery, and client/subcontractor relationships. They provide high-level commercial and contractual support and report to, and are supported by, the Sector Commercial director (SCD).

Role Overview

Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative behaviour including developing effective client relationships
Support, advise, develop and train all members of the team on commercial matters.
Mentor and develop the surveyors within the project/framework team/s.Tender

Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat and framework opportunities
Provide commercial input to bids, reducing risk and maximising opportunities
Review contract terms, pricing strategies, and scope for accuracy and competitiveness
Support and lead bid teams, taking ownership of commercial and contractual elements
Obtain and incorporate legal advice on tender terms where required

Pre-construction

Review and ensure alignment of the main contract with the tender and confirm execution.
Establish the commercial structure and strategy for project delivery.
Ensure teams fully understand contractual obligations, pricing, risks, and scope.
Review initial P&L forecasts and set margin improvement plans.
Oversee procurement strategy, including subcontracting and self-delivery split.

Construction - Procurement

Implement and monitor procurement strategy and schedule.
Ensure timely placement of subcontract orders and maximise value opportunities.
Reporting & commercial control
Oversee forecasting, cost/value reporting, cash flow, and risk management.
Manage change control and resolve unagreed variations promptly.
Ensure accurate reporting, wip control, and adherence to company policies.
Commercial oversight
Conduct monthly project health checks.
Ensure projects remain cash positive and financially compliant.
Support dispute resolution and reporting to senior leadership.

Project Controls

Ensure alignment between forecasts, contracts, and programmes.
Promote strong programme awareness and contract compliance.

Post-construction

Close out contracts and final accounts in a timely manner.
Capture lessons learned and feed back into the business.

About you

An accredited course by the royal institution of chartered surveyors (RICS), the chartered institute of building (CIOB) or the chartered institution of civil engineering surveyors (ICES).
Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous.
Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
Adequate experience as a MQS or CM level.

Essential:

A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

Volker Stevin is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Stevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day…