Commercial Manager

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our newly established Water Sector team within our Infrastructure subdivision. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and growing our presence within the UK water and wastewater market.

• A relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Commercially astute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry.
• Water Sector Experience – Ideally from Main Contractor delivering on Frameworks or Projects within the water sector.
• 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.

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.

This is an opportunity to join STRABAG UK at an exciting stage of growth within our Water Sector. As part of the Infrastructure subdivision, you will have the opportunity to help establish and develop the commercial function of a new team, while contributing to the successful delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

The role offers significant scope for career development and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership as STRABAG UK continues to expand its capabilities and presence within the UK water market.

The Commercial Manager will take responsibility for the commercial management of water and wastewater projects from preconstruction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with contractual, commercial and financial requirements. Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial Directors, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement teams and clients, you will provide strong commercial leadership and ensure effective management of costs, risk, change and contractual obligations.

• Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Portfolio of projects and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders
• Manage the recruitment and staffing structure/ utilization 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…