Commercial Director / Senior Commercial Manager

Location

Aberdeen | United Kingdom

Job description

About the role

Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team.

Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Regional Scotland team as a Commercial Director / Senior Commercial Manager to build new futures.

Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. By joining our well-established construction teams working on our significant future pipeline of large-scale civil engineering projects in various locations throughout Scotland you will work with true experts wholl share their knowledge and provide support, encouragement, and invaluable feedback so you never stop learning. Bring us your capability, and well help you take it much, much further.

What you'll be doing

As a Commercial Director / Senior Commercial Manager with Balfour Beatty you will be responsible for the financial management of a number of major, complex projects from inception, tendering, negotiating and agreeing contracts to commercially delivering those projects often worth many tens of millions of pounds. You will be an integral part of the project senior leadership team where you will hold key responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of each project.

Who we're looking for

You will be an extremely experienced individual who has risen through the ranks of the industry and your role will includes anything from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain. You will have proven skills in commercial awareness, client liaison, project management and team leadership. You will also have an extensive understanding of the construction industry, and a talent for negotiation.

Typically you will have a track record of managing and developing a commercial team and also be a Chartered Member or Fellow of the RICS, ICES or CIOB. You will also be and a mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified

As a Commercial Director / Senior Commercial Manager you will have the following accountabilities:

• An ability to see bigger picture and prioritise business opportunities.
• Willing to take initiative to respond to market/customer requirements
• Understand how economic factors affect the construction industry.
• Provide commercial input to Value Engineering reviews for different forms of construction
• Maximises digital opportunities
• The ability to review tenders & cost data.
• Manage the preparation of Target Cost for a Project
• Co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned
• Manage the preparation and review of Earned Value Management
• Manage the preparation of the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.
• Report and explain the commercial progress to senior divisional staff
• Manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning, Estimating, Marketing and Sales
• Lead commercial aspects with Customer and stakeholders
• Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.
• Formulation of management plans for resource procurement.
• Understanding of disputes resolution including options, structure as well as knowledge of the SCL Protocol
• Application of legislation and ability to liaise with legal experts
• Preparation of Estimates & Tender submissions including the interpretation of specifications & preambles
• Representation of the financial and contractual interests to your Balfour Beatty and/or client in progress meetings
• Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management & procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions
• Management and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity
• Management of disallowed cost
• Experience in the recruitment and retention of staff
• Manage and oversee team PDRs and identifies & targets the needs of individuals & self
• Oversee & give advice on training & development including professional
• Give feedback on strengths and weaknesses connecting plans for development of individuals.
• Determine project commercial staff requirement & liaison with HR for recruitment including temporary staff

The following qualifications are essential:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES or CIOB

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Strategic change Management
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
• Business and Customer Awareness
• Promotes organisational aims & objectives
• Manages customer needs
• Manages opportunities & threats

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

From Dunfermlines tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotlands transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]

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