Commercial Management & Profitability:

• Manage the commercial performance and profitability of projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure project costs remain within approved budgets and proactively identify commercial risks.
• Develop and maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, cash flows, and financial projections.
• Participate in tender processes, contract negotiations, and bid preparation for new business opportunities.
• Review and rework tender submissions to establish accurate baseline cost reports.
• Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities to enhance margins and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure accurate collection and analysis of commercial and financial data for decision-making.

Contract Administration & Risk Management:

• Establish and manage contractual frameworks that support project delivery and profitability.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and legislative requirements.
• Identify, manage, and resolve contractual claims and disputes.
• Represent the business during dispute resolution processes and negotiations.
• Negotiate, draft, and manage subcontractor agreements.
• Manage guarantees, cessions, penalties, insurance requirements, and insolvency-related matters.
• Maintain effective document control and contract management systems.
• Apply sound knowledge of contract forms such as FIDIC, NEC, and commercial law principles.

Quantity Surveying & Commercial Controls:

• Oversee quantity surveying functions and conduct regular audits of measurements and calculations.
• Review budget allocations, project payments, reconciliations, and commercial reporting.
• Ensure accurate measurement and valuation of completed work.
• Monitor financial integrity across projects and implement improvement strategies where required.

Customer & Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and industry stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing commercially sound solutions and alternatives.
• Monitor client satisfaction and continuously improve commercial service delivery.
• Leverage professional networks to generate referrals, repeat business, and new opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to align commercial and project objectives.

Leadership & People Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams to achieve high performance.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain talented team members.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and career development discussions.
• Establish clear objectives aligned with business strategy and monitor team performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Promote ethical conduct, compliance, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Build succession plans and talent pipelines to support future business growth.
• Create a positive, high-performing team environment focused on engagement and results.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management:

• Promote and drive a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all projects.
• Demonstrate visible leadership in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Support and participate in HSE campaigns, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Enforce discipline and compliance amongst project teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure HSE remains a standing agenda item in management meetings.

Quality Management:

• Take full accountability for quality compliance across all projects.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications and quality management systems.
• Implement and maintain project quality plans, quality control plans, and associated documentation.
• Manage non-conformances and drive corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement effective control measures.
• Collaborate with the quality department to maintain quality standards and continuous improvement.

Project Planning & Programme Management:

• Develop and manage detailed project programmes and schedules.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and project execution strategies.
• Monitor project progress and implement recovery plans when delays occur.
• Manage project documentation and reporting systems effectively.
• Coordinate method statements, risk assessments, long-lead schedules, and information requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed contractual timelines.

Contract & Commercial Management:

• Interpret and administer contract documentation and contractual obligations.
• Support tendering, procurement, and contract finalisation processes.
• Manage contractual risks, variations, claims, delays, and dispute resolution.
• Prepare and oversee extension of time (EOT) submissions and notices of delay.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and commercial requirements.
• Provide contractual guidance to project teams and stakeholders.

Financial & Cost Management:

• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors to optimise project profitability.
• Ensure labour, material, and subcontractor costs remain within approved budgets.
• Analyse financial reports and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
• Ensure project financial targets and gross profit objectives are achieved.

Stakeholder & Client Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Participate in project meetings and provide expert advice where required.
• Support value engineering initiatives and collaborative project delivery.
• Protect company reputation through ethical contracting and relationship management practices.

Leadership & People Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams to achieve business objectives.
• Set clear goals, expectations, and performance standards for direct reports.
• Conduct performance reviews, career conversations, and development planning.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing employees.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Promote ethical conduct, teamwork, and positive workplace culture.
• Ensure succession planning and development of future talent.
• Manage disciplinary processes where required.