Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. 

Where will you be working?

MEICA and capital maintenance - Our Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) experts offer a one-stop solution, including ongoing operation and maintenance services. 

What will you be doing?

As a Commercial Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing financial and contractual aspects, ensuring the smooth operation of projects and business development. You'll work closely with clients to understand their needs, negotiate agreements, and foster strong, long-term relationships that drive success.

You'll be responsible for managing costs, contracts, and commercial risks, ensuring that projects remain financially viable and align with business objectives. Supporting operational teams, you'll provide commercial guidance, helping to maximise profitability while maintaining compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Documentation and reporting will be key aspects of your role, ensuring that all commercial processes are up to date and aligned with company requirements. You'll also oversee supplier agreements, monitor performance, and contribute to strategic decision-making to support the growth and stability of the business.

Requirements:

You'll be advising and supporting the contract management team on cost and value reporting, ensuring required changes are implemented to meet profit targets
you'll be ensuring compliance with M Group and Client processes to minimise WIP (outstanding cash) and maintain targets within contract and business thresholds.
Assisting in the preparation of Contract Budget Forecasts, including reviewing margin improvement plans to maximise profitability.
Conducting risk analyses to identify, manage, and mitigate contract risks.
Acting as an effective negotiator at both internal and client levels, with the ability to liaise confidently with staff at Director status.
You'll produce weekly and monthly CVR's, presenting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with clear narratives and supporting evidence to explain period movements, risks and opportunities.
Overseeing the procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers to align with Business Director strategies, ensuring adherence to internal governance protocols.
Providing workstream level input into cash flow and aged debt reporting.
Implementing new processes as directed by the Commercial Director, while identifying and addressing risks in existing processes regarding compliance and suitability.
Supporting with commercial bidding matters and pricing strategies for contracts when required.Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

Effective communication, negotiation and Presentation skills
Detailed knowledge, understanding and previous experience of high value NEC contracts, experience in a capital delivery space would be beneficial.
Knowledge of work activities undertaken - Administrative and Operational.
An understanding of all relevant statutory, regulatory and company policies and guidelines.
The ability and desire to identify opportunities for improvement, and influence change.
Knowledge of service delivery within the utilities sector.
Client focus - build sound relationships with other senior leaders in partnership.
Relevant Hons Degree level qualification or equivalent.
In addition, this role offers;

Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
Matched or contributory pension scheme
My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
Reward and recognition scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAbout us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. 
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.
We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding