Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager We are looking for a Commercial Manager to join our team on a major construction project in Bedfordshire.

This is a key leadership role within the project, responsible for driving commercial performance, managing risk and ensuring successful financial outcomes across a significant and complex scheme. Working closely with project leadership, operational teams and the wider commercial function, you will provide strategic commercial oversight while supporting the successful delivery of the project from inception through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-profile development, leading commercial activities within a collaborative and high-performing project environment.

What You'll Be Doing Leading the commercial management of the project and ensuring robust governance throughout the project lifecycle

Managing and developing the commercial team, providing leadership, support and mentoring

Overseeing procurement strategies and subcontractor management activities

Managing project cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow and commercial performance

Ensuring effective management of variations, change control and commercial risk Supporting contract administration and ensuring contractual compliance

Working closely with operational, design and planning teams to maximise project performance

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners

Providing commercial insight and reporting to senior project and business stakeholders

What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Commercial Manager within the construction industry

Strong track record of working on major construction projects

Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge, including cost management and risk management principles

Experience leading, managing and developing commercial teams

Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities within a complex project environmentA proactive, strategic and commercially focused approach

Relevant commercial, construction or quantity surveying qualifications are desirable

Why Join Wates?

Be part of a major, high-profile project in Bedfordshire Lead and develop a growing commercial team on a flagship scheme

Work within a collaborative and high-performing project environment

Opportunities for career development and progression

Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexibility where possible

Our commitment s:  Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  

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