Crewit Resourcing are the dedicated recruitment partner to BCM Construction and we are looking to recruit a Commercial Manager to join our growing and ambitious company. This position will be based in either our Swindon office or around the Newport region.

BCM Construction are a Principal contractor to Network Rail and operate across a number of disciplines within the rail and London Underground networks. We also operate as a tier 2 supplier to some of the major players within the sector. We are in a period of growth and as part of our company wide project, we are looking to grow significantly in terms of personnel and as such this role is a key appointment to our expanding rail business.

The Commercial Manager is responsible for all Commercial matters from tender stage through to contract completion. Primary duties include optimisation of margin on projects and protecting/mitigation of commercial risk, appointment and management of sub-contractors, client negotiation and management. You will support the project team as required. This role requires leadership skills. You will be managing contracts between £500K and £10m Rail projects, civil and electrical.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can formulate, present and manage high-value contract variations and claims through to client agreement. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to negotiate and influence decisions. Can read, interpret and measure construction drawings. Understanding of contract law. Comfortable undertaking complex Excel and Word tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract profit margin to be delivered in-line or above contract tender margin.
• Less than 10% variance in period forecast cost and value figures.
• Increase turnover via change control, 120% of original contract value target per project.
• Maintenance of a positive cash-flow for the contract at all times throughout the project life-cycle.
• Demonstrate contribution to maintaining company overhead below 10% of turnover.
• Negotiate sub-contractor rates and contract prices to represent a saving of tender budget allowance overall by 5% of tendered price.
• Achieve 20% Gross profit on all variations in a lump-sum contract scenario.

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or commercial management

• A chartered member of MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent (or on the way to becoming chartered)

• Working commercial knowledge in the construction sector, ideally rail industry, civils/highways experience may be considered

• Experience with various forms of contract, in particular Rail, target cost price and earned value

• Working towards an appropriate professional qualification/membership (RICS/CIOB)

On offer is a great opportunity to work with in a growing company who strive for excellnece in everything we do, have the opportunity to grow and develop your career along with working on interesting rail/civils projects.

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