Commercial Manager

8969
Oxfordshire
Contract
£550 inside Umbrella PAYE

Carmichael UK are seeking a Commercial Manager to join a tier 1 on a long term project. 

You will act as the site based commercial lead for the project. Prior experience of managing £50m+ civil engineering contracts is needed. 

The project involves the replacement of a significant proportion of the existing asphalt and concrete surfacing on the base, associated infrastructure, drainage and AGL works, with an anticipated value of c. £150m. We are currently in the design and site preparation phase, value c. £20m and pricing the main scheme, which is due to commence early 2026. Based on an NEC4 Option C and due to run until mid-2027.

Responsibilities 

  • Take a leading role in multi-disciplinary “Squad” reviews to influence and determine procurement and packaging strategies.

  • Active participant in collaborative multi-disciplinary planning meetings.

  • Devising tender competition strategies and scoring matrices to ensure that the most appropriate supply chain is engaged.

  • Commenting upon and drafting of subcontract works information, site information and tender documentation.

  • Drafting Subcontract Data, selecting contractual options, drafting schedules of variations to contract, assessing subcontract scope to draft pricing schedules.

  • Reviewing all tender documentation to ensure consistency and compatibility with contractual and project requirements.

  • Setting strategies for and responding to tender queries, leading mid and post tender interviews.

  • Tender reviewer and verifying and validating of tender reports and recommendations.

  • Approving subcontracts for governance and execution.

  • Commercial management of significant subcontract packages through to final certification including change control and management.

  • Budget setting, forecasting and reporting.

About You: 

  • Will need to obtain BPSS and then Security Clearance, so will need to UK Nationals and/or citizens of any European Union or NATO country.

  • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen

  • Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions

  • Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge and experience

  • Experience in implementing and delivering strategic objectives and associated change programmes