Regional Commercial Manager - Engineering Mechanical ¦ Electrical ¦ Civil Engineering ¦ Rail E&PLocation: Barnsley or WarringtonCompany Overview: Join an established national contractor recognized for its expertise in infrastructure maintenance and engineering across multiple sectors, including the Environment Agency, Canals and Rivers, National Highways and Network Rail.
This role offers stability through long-term maintenance frameworks focused on key clients.Role Overview: As the Regional Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial responsibilities within a dynamic engineering team.
Your objective will be to ensure the efficient management and effective utilization of commercial resources, delivering profitable performance in line with the regional business plan.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Operations Director to develop and manage the regional business plan.Recruit, train, and effectively deploy commercial staff.Maximize financial returns on projects through strategic management.Identify and mitigate commercial risks, developing solutions as needed.Review and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts/subcontracts pre and post tender award.Manage and resolve commercial disputes.Monitor Business Unit costs to remain within budget constraints.Define the commercial parameters of contracts accurately.Maintain healthy cash flow within the Business Unit.Provide commercial support and guidance to the Business Unit Management Team.Support estimating and bidding processes with commercial and contractual expertise.Contribute to the commercial requirements of pre-qualification and tender documents.Promote best practices and continuous improvement in all commercial processes.Serve as a visible commercial contact for client senior management and respond to issues as they arise.Ensure thorough tender handovers so that pricing strategies, risks, and opportunities are communicated effectively to the project team.Aid in the development and management of the Business Unit's forecasts and Business Plan.Undertake other tasks as directed by line managers.Qualifications and Experience:Proven experience in a lead commercial role (Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, or Regional Commercial Manager) within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (Degree level).Familiarity with NEC or bespoke NR forms of contract.Experience managing multi-disciplinary maintenance engineering projects in a contracting environment.Benefits:Competitive annual salary negotiable based on experience.Company car or car allowance.25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).Company contributory pension scheme.Life insurance coverage.Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.Generous employee referral scheme.Supportive company culture with pathways for personal and professional growth.Continuous learning opportunities.Commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being.Active employee forums for voicing opinions and suggestions.Explore this unique opportunity to elevate your career within a supportive and dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in engineering maintenance.
Apply now to make a significant impact, delivering vital, multi-sector critical infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.