Commercial Manager

Job Description

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An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join the team at AVRS, a Galliford Try business.

As our Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial strategy across multiple projects. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Directors, you will lead a medium-sized commercial team, drive best practice, and ensure robust cost control and reporting processes are in place. This is an exciting opportunity to influence business growth and deliver exceptional results.

• Work hand-in-hand with the Operations Manager to implement and set strategy for all projects.
• Manage and develop a medium-sized commercial team, ensuring adherence to processes and training on best practice.
• Collate CVRs and produce monthly commercial reports and presentations for Directors.
• Ensure accurate forecasting is implemented on every project.
• Implement and manage cost control and monitoring processes with Ops and commercial staff.
• Set strategies for maximising profit and managing risks and opportunities.
• Identify, manage, and submit contractual claims while avoiding disputes.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with clients.
• Advise on procurement strategies for all projects.
• Conduct commercial and contractual appraisal of tenders.
• Deliver staff training and personal development reviews.
• Provide commercial support to the planning function.
• Work with the Commercial Director on implementing new cost systems and reports.
• Assist with medium-term budget reports and business risk/opportunity identification.
• Support Directors in achieving planned growth for the business.

• Proven experience in a senior commercial management role within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong track record of setting and implementing commercial strategies across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop commercial teams.
• Extensive experience in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting (including CVRs).
• Hands-on experience with contractual claims, dispute avoidance, and client negotiations.
• Solid understanding of procurement strategies and tender appraisals.
• Ability to identify and manage risks and opportunities to maximise profit.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership on budgets and growth strategies.
• Experience implementing new cost systems (desirable).
• Familiarity with medium-term business planning (desirable).

• A strong leader with team management skills.
• Excellent commercial acumen and ability to set and implement strategies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office and commercial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and best practice.

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

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