Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Manchester (National role with regular travel across sites, Doncaster, London, and other locations) Please note this position is full time office working and not a hybrid position
Salary: £90,000 + Car and Package (Permanent) / £(Apply online only) per day (Contract) 

Company Overview: 
A well-established SME tier-2 contractor in the rail sector, with a turnover of £85-90 million. With seven divisions in the company, They offer a diverse, supportive, and close-knit team environment. They have a strong work ethic and value individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, varied role. The company is committed to delivering quality projects while maintaining a collaborative and team-focused culture. 

Role Overview: 
As the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for driving the commercial performance of the company's portfolio. You will manage a small team (5-6 people, from QS to SQS) and oversee 3-5 projects, while also taking responsibility for the performance and profitability of these contracts. This is a varied role where you will manage tenders, risks, cost impacts, and changes across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with NEC3/4 Option A contracts, and a good understanding of project delivery, programme controls, and planning. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Commercial Management 

Oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. 

Manage 3-5 projects at a time, providing strategic commercial support to your team (QS/SQS) and project delivery teams. 

Achieve tender margin targets and actively pursue opportunities to improve profitability across projects. 

Identify and manage risks and opportunities within contracts, ensuring that commercial objectives are met while maintaining strong client relationships. 

Oversee change management and variations, ensuring that costs are accurately captured and appropriately integrated into project plans. 

Team Leadership: Lead a small team of 5-6 professionals, from QS to SQS, providing guidance, mentorship, and ongoing support. 

Foster a positive, collaborative working environment that aligns with the ethos of the team. 

Drive team performance and ensure alignment with both individual and company goals, working closely with other divisions to integrate with planning and project delivery. 

Client and Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain amicable yet commercially focused relationships with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers. 

Effectively manage client expectations around changes, cost impacts, and project timelines. 

Work alongside the planning team to ensure commercial decisions align with overall project delivery and end dates. 

Contract Management: Manage contracts, with a particular focus on NEC3/4 Option A, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and effective management of variations. 

Identify the impact of delays, disruptions, and change events on project programmes, and integrate these into the commercial strategy. 

Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget, while mitigating any risk of legal disputes. 

Key Requirements: 

Experience working in the rail sector or heavy civil engineering. 

Strong background in managing NEC3/4 Option A contracts, including risk management, cost control, and change management. 

Good understanding of project planning, programme controls, and the impact of delays or disruptions on project delivery. 

Experience integrating commercial decisions with project delivery and ensuring that changes are communicated effectively across teams. 

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance profitability with maintaining positive client relationships. 

Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team. 

Ability to manage a varied workload, taking ownership of multiple projects and ensuring their success. 

Knowledge of managing costs, risks, and variations while ensuring project timelines and client expectations are met. 

Personal Attributes

A hands-on approach and willingness to "get stuck in" to all aspects of the role. 

Strong communicator with the ability to build rapport and maintain constructive relationships while being commercially aware. 

A results-driven professional who is focused on team success, cost management, and continuous improvement. 

Comfortable working within a team that is personable and adaptable, with a focus on strong work ethics and a collaborative approach. 

Benefits: 

Competitive salary of £90,000 (Permanent) or £(Apply online only)/day (Contract) 

Car allowance and additional package benefits 

Opportunity to be part of a growing company with fast-tracked career progression opportunities 

Hands-on, varied role offering exposure to different aspects of project delivery and commercial management 

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation