Commercial Manager

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Commercial Manager - SOCOTEC's CDM and Building Regulations & Consultancy

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC's CDM and Building Regulations & Consultancy teams provide an award-winning, flexible and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions across construction consultancy.

We're looking for a Commercial Managerto lead strategic and operational initiatives responsible for:

• Driving commercial excellence, supporting business development, bids and contracts, and improving profitability and efficiency across both the CDM and BRAC consultancy teams
• Leading the coordination and delivery of high-quality bids and managing commercial performance across projects
• Championing process improvements to reduce technical team time spent on administrative and financial tasks
• Overseeing contract preparation, negotiation, and management while supporting resolution of commercial issues

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in the built environment/construction sector with 5+ years in commercial/bid management
• Proven track record of bid success, margin improvement, and commercial process transformation
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability analysis
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related fields (professional qualification in commercial management desirable)
• Strategic leadership skills with ability to implement commercial strategies and drive profitable growth

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you'll be part of a 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental progress.