Commercial Manager Job at City, Belfast Full Time

Your new company
This organisation is a well-established construction contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of building, fit-out and refurbishment projects across Northern Ireland and the wider UK. The business is recognised for its commitment to quality, strong client partnerships and consistent project delivery. Continued growth has created the need for an experienced Commercial Manager to support the expanding workload and strengthen senior leadership within the commercial function.

Your new role
In this position, you will take full responsibility for overseeing and directing the commercial function across a range of building, fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will lead the commercial team, ensuring that all commercial activity supports the organisation’s strategic goals, and you will report directly to the Managing Director, contributing to high-level commercial planning and decision-making.You will manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, valuations and final accounts while ensuring rigorous commercial governance and contract compliance. Working closely with project management and operational colleagues, you will monitor performance, identify commercial risks and opportunities and ensure that procurement, subcontractor management and contractual negotiations are delivered to the highest standard. A key part of the role involves supporting the development of commercial strategy, improving efficiencies and ensuring the long-term commercial health of the business.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will bring significant experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role within the construction industry and ideally within a main contracting environment. You will demonstrate strong technical knowledge of construction contracts, cost control, procurement and commercial reporting, with proven experience managing commercial teams. Confidence in stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving is essential, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while representing the commercial interests of the organisation at senior level.

What you’ll get in return
You will join a successful and growing contractor offering genuine long-term career progression and the opportunity to shape the commercial function as part of the senior leadership structure. A competitive remuneration package is provided, along with exposure to a varied project pipeline and access to ongoing professional development as the business continues to expand.

What you need to do now
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