Commercial Manager - Buildings

Overview

The Opportunity We are currently seeking a Commercial Manager to join our Buildings group. This role would suit a PM/QS with strong experience in built environment consulting/contracting who is looking for the next step in responsibility. This is an exciting opportunity to play an important part in our business as we continue to expand across the UK. The role will ideally be based out of Bristol, Cardiff, Reading or London offices
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It’s a great time to join Stantec. We have grown our UK business over the past number of years, and we look to continue to meet our ambitious growth plans. We have a collaborative and people orientated culture where your ideas and input will ensure we continue to meet our commercial objectives.

As Commercial Manager
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As part of this you will take an active role in reviewing project portfolios and internal reporting and escalation. You will oversee the commercial elements of bids and significant projects, develop competitive commercial proposals, whilst meeting business objectives and providing opportunity for out performance. Working in collaboration with our Leadership Team you will develop, implement and refine robust regional commercial strategies to enable sustainable business growth.

You will be responsible for overseeing and reporting on the performance of each region, ensuring that allocated budgets are met and projected financial outcomes are achieved. This will involve proactively identifying and resolving any issues that may prevent regions from meeting their targets.

You will be expected to become proficient in Stantec’s project reporting cycle and revenue recognition systems, enabling you to upskill project delivery personnel and ensure these systems are used accurately and in line with governance requirements. This role demands a hands-on approach to both system adoption and staff development, supporting our goal of delivering robust commercial results across our different regions.

You will build and maintain strong working relationships with Client and Partner Commercial Leads and use these links to review performance, identify opportunities for improvement and be a key escalation route for resolution of project and framework level issues.

You’ll hold a solid commercial background, with an understanding of how to drive change and improvement within a professional environment. You have a proven track record in a similar role and will ideally have the following:

• Degree qualified in a relevant field
• Strong commercial acumen and business analysis skills.
• Experience in the Buildings or Construction sector and/or a consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and financial reporting audits desirable
• The ability to interpret complex financial data and reports.
• The self-motivation and initiative to work effectively with all levels of the business, from staff to leadership, as well as with external partners.

Supported by our internal Commercial Manager community we're looking for someone who can grow as a professional yet make an immediate impact to help us continue our growth journey. If you're a strategic thinker with a knack for building relationships and a passion for commercial success, we encourage you to apply.

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