Senior Commercial Manager

Volkerrail Group; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee the pre-contract function within their Rail and Depot division. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build relationships to identify profitable opportunities. Competitive benefits include private medical care, options for additional leave, and comprehensive training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurants vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the Construction Industry.
• Experience in building, construction or civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the performance of the pre-contract function.
• Identify and secure profitable opportunities for sustainable business growth.

Skills

Problem identification

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

Working alongside the Divisional Commercial Director, the Senior Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing and overseeing the performance of the pre-contract function within our Rail and Depot division. This role will cover projects in Didcot, Somerset, and Watford.

The primary purpose of this function is to identify and secure profitable opportunities that support the growth of a long-term, sustainable business aligned with our strategic business plan.

About you

Essential:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or alternatively a degree in building / construction or civils engineering and relevant experience obtained within the Construction Industry as a Quantity Surveyor for a minimum of 10 years
• An ability to identify problems and build relationships

Desirable:

• An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.