About this role
Commercial Manager Job Locations UK-Stirlingshire
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Commercial & Quantity Surveying
Overview Some see a brick. We see an opportunity
Job Role: Commercial Manager
Location: Stirling
Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We're bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you'll join the UK's largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as Commerical Manager , you'll be part of a team that's doing incredible things - for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.
Your new role About the role
To work in conjunction with the Regional Managing Director, Operations Director and Commercial Director in terms of issues that affects the operational effectiveness of the business.
Support the company in achieving its budget and business plan through preparation, delivery, and commercial management of projectsEnsure the company complies with all the requirements of the Construction Commercial and Financial procedures as produced by Group and Construction ExecutiveEnsure reporting as required by the Construction Commercial and Financial procedures is carried out timeously and accuratelyEnsure that all projects being entered into have been vetted from a commercial and contractual perspective, and as such the risks associated with each form of contract have been recognised and understood, seeking guidance from the Commercial Director as necessaryCarry out preconstruction/tendering process ensuring that commercial and contractual risks are identified through the qualification of the bidEnsure that prior to commencing work on any project a robust and satisfactory contract is in place to protect the companyEnsure commercial teams are motivated to achieve company goals, and ensure that sites utilise correct tools in terms of forecasting, planning, and resource management. Attend site meetings as necessaryAttend Management Meetings representing the commercial and financial functionsProduce commercial and financial reports as required by the Regional Management team and company processes and proceduresMonitor correspondence of a commercial and contractual nature in order to minimise risk to the businessCarry out cost/value investigations regularly on projects that display concerns in respect of programme slippage and issues of riskEnsure risk is managed within each of the projects and within the business, provide leadership to the project teams in terms of the proactive identification and management of risksReview valuation analysisReview CIS/bonus sheets, where appropriateAssist in the production of contractual claimsRetain involvement in contractual disputes affecting the company, providing leadership and support in achieving the best outcome for the company, interface with the Commercial Director openly and regularly both in terms of support and in terms of progress of disputes, all in line with the Group procedureEnsure that Contract Insurances are properly understood prior to contract documents being signed and that the site team recognise the associated implicationsA full appreciation of Contract Insurance Requirements to ensure that we have adequate project specific cover including subcontractorsRetain involvement in ongoing Insurance claims as requiredArrange/approve Sub-contractor appointments, in conjunction with Company Procedures ensuring regular and rigorous financial checks of the supply chainBonds - check requirements and liaise with Group to ensure they are timeously set up and released upon project completionEnsure regular End Day Forecast Reports are issued in accordance with Group and Construction Executive proceduresEnsure an appropriate cash flow forecast is produced for each project and is regularly assessed during the currency of each projectCarry out in conjunction with the site teams and where necessary the work in progress reviews as requiredEnsure projects are managed in an open and collaborative team culture between the commercial and operational functions, actively lead to commercial team to ensure this culture is instilled, the Project Leader should be responsible for both the operational and commercial function within each project team and as such must be fully conversant with the commercial picture on each project What you'll need:
Previous experience in similiar role and industry desiredHNC/BSc. Quantity SurveyingComplimentary relevant industrial experienceMethodical approachNumerateAbility to work on own initiativeWritten and oral communication skillsComputer literate Who we're looking for:
People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team, you'll be an excellent communicator with a strong balanced leadership skillset. Acting as a role model you will be an exemplar of behaviour. You will have strong analytical and IT skills. You will be confident in your decisions, and calm and quick to adjust to unexpected challenges; and help us make progress towards the best, most sustainable future, for ourselves and our communities
What's in it for me Our Principles - The Robertson Way
Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance.
We listen
Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.
We are professional
Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.
We take responsibility
Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.
We are determined to succeed
Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.
We are one team
We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.
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