Commercial Manager

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Join our team as a Commercial Manager

Location - Leyland PR26

We welcome applications from women, veterans, and individuals from all backgrounds. In line with our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet the core criteria for the role.

Seeking to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise and commitment are genuinely valued?

There has never been a better time to join than now! As part of being a Commercial Manager, you will be entitled to:

Benefits:

• Job Security: We provide long-term career opportunities. With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for excellence in the industry
• Relax and Recharge 25-day holiday + bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing: Life Assurance - with 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and your family
• Bonus perks - Save an average of £400 per year with Fill Your Boots Rewards with EAP, discounts on shopping, tips on exercises etc
• Car Allowance - We support your journey-literally.

The general hours of work are 40 hours per week, with travel required for attending sites and meetings.

Why work for Roocroft Road Restraints Systems?

Roocroft Road Restraint Systems has been a trusted name in the industry since 1978, known for delivering high-quality road safety solutions across the UK. As an industry leader in vehicle restraint systems, slipform concrete, and fencing, Roocroft offers employees the chance to be part of impactful infrastructure projects that improve public safety and mobility

About the role of Commercial Manager

As a Commercial Manager, you will efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the business, continually striving to improve financial performance. You will be a key figure in managing and owning the client relationship, ensuring efficient commercial delivery of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the commercial team, maximising the potential of both the teams and the individuals within them.
• Liaise with the customer, his representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies.
• Ensure the achievement of annual (and monthly) commercial objectives and targets.
• Actively manage and participate in the winning of work; overseeing Process Management and negotiation of key contract terms for new (& where appropriate existing contracts to minimise business risk and maximise returns.
• Have control of Value recovery, billing and WIP identification.
• Proactively manage cash inflow.
• Ensure contract compliance from a commercial perspective.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines - both internal and client.
• Build and maintain high-level mutually beneficial customer, key supplier and vendor relationships. Carry out negotiations with customers on contract terms, valuation of works, and final account settlement.
• Attend contract reviews and assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of costs and values forecast by project teams
• Manage the ongoing commercial aspects of subcontracts, including agreement of terms and conditions.
• Lead and manage all commercial aspects of the business, from pre-contract through to final account.

About You

We are seeking a commercially astute professional with a track record of success in a similar role.

Must have:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or in a senior commercial role within the construction/ Highways or rail sectors
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a commercial team
• Excellent financial and analytical abilities.
• A proactive, results-driven, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Full UK clean driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored

What else looks good?

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying
• Experience working with NEC contracts, especially Target Cost

Looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a fantastic team?
You're in the right place! We're all about learning, growing, and having a good time while doing work that really matters.

If this sounds like something you would excel in, hit apply - we'd love to hear from you!

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of drug and alcohol screening, as well as any required medical assessments. We appreciate your understanding as these steps help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone."

Roocroft recognises that a diverse workforce-encompassing a broad spectrum of people, skills, and cultural backgrounds-enhances the quality and breadth of perspectives, insights, and experiences within the organisation. In line with this belief, we are firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer, upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion, and opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, we encourage you to inform us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Benefits:Car Allowance