Turnbull

Due to continuous growth, we have an exciting opportunity within our commercial team for a Commercial Manager.  Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a varied role supporting the day-to-day management of all Commercial matters across the Business.

This role will look to start remotely, moving to a hybrid function.

What you'll do

As the Commercial Manager you will oversee the day-to-day Commercial management across various disciplines across the Business.  You will be responsible for providing the Operational Leads with sound commercial advice whilst managing risk.

Duties of the Commercial Manager include:

• Manage commercial risk and opportunity.
• Ensure all reporting procedures are adhered to.
• Act as a single point of contact for all commercial, legal, financial, and administrative issues with the customer, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Develop and agree a commercial strategy which achieves the budget and maximises contribution.
• Lead, manage and develop the commercial team.
• Manage the relationships with our client commercial teams to ensure a constructive relationship is maintained throughout the contract period.
• Ensure commercial contractual arrangements comply with all the applicable legislative, regulatory, and corporate standards.
• Assess and manage claims and disputes across contracts.
• Develop, implement, and continually review procedures and practice to ensure the effective commercial management of contracts.
• Ensure commercial risks are identified, analysed, and managed.
• Ensure accurate forecasts are in place across the various business work streams.
• Ensure accurate cost value reconciliations are in place across all projects with monthly reviews and interrogation.
• Ensure best practice and lessons learnt are communicated effectively across the business.
• Work closely with the pre-construction team to input and assist in the successful bid of tenders.
• Support the Commercial Director by assisting in leadership across the business.
• Review and interrogate forecasts along with contract value reconciliations.
• Appraise staff, set objectives and identify appropriate training.

You are expected to support, understand and be committed to our company mission, values and goals, as well as our department's character.

What you'll need

To be successful, you'll need:

• Experience of leading a commercial team
• Strong Knowledge of NEC Forms of Contract
• Experience of FIDIC and JCT contracts advantageous
• Proven ability to manage risk
• Experience in presenting financial information
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure to deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills
• Advanced IT skills including the full suite of MS Office
• Experience working within construction sector is essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders
• Quantity Surveying background essential

What you'll receive

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success, which is why we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• Performance related bonus of around 5%.
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management.
• Design and build services.
• Consent management and delivery.
• Contract management.
• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

We have expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.
• Sewage systems and pumping stations.
• Biological waste treatment plants.
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.
• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.
• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.
• Earthworks and ground remediation services.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.