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Position: Commercial Manager Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available Salary Guide: 90-100k (Neg DOE), Car/Allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is a Tier 1 design and build engineering contractor operating predominantly in the water industry, who are delivering a significant proportion of Anglian Water's programme of clean and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. The Alliance is set to deliver a record 2.6Bn of Anglian Water's overall investment in AMP.8 The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Project Commercial Manager based at their Peterborough office with hybrid working available. You'll be accountable for the commercial and cost management for the project from inception to close out reporting directly to the Project Director. You'll challenge current commercial thinking and agreements, working with the Project Director and their team on all project matters. Responsibilities: Ensure robust estimates are provided that are aligned to scope and make due allowance for all risks and opportunities. Manage the procurement process ensuring that all strategies are developed and agreed and that tender processes are followed correctly. Subcontractors are properly managed in accordance with contract requirements including compliance, communications, payments, compensation events and programme submissions. Ensure robust cost management is undertaken at all times including accurate live forecasting and actual costs vs estimates. Ensure that accurate and trusted records are kept so that all financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available. Continually strive to develop processes and procedures to ensure standardisation across the commercial teams delivery process Develop members of the team with commercial knowledge and experience gained over numerous years in industry. Experience: Educated to Degree/HNC level or equivalent in quantity surveying or a related discipline. RICS/CIOB/CICES Delivery of multiple and or complex projects ranging in values from 100k to multi-million pound projects with experience of the following: Managing/Leading a team Contract administration, working with NEC suite of contracts Managing change. Procurement Risk and opportunity management. Negotiation. Estimating Skills: Champions collaboration and open communication Value for Money mentality Takes ownership and leads with a strong commercial focus on outperformance and contractual requirements, showing an ability to work under pressure whilst supporting the team Positive forward thinking decision maker with the skills to proactively manage the project and the commercial team. Capable of building strong personal relationships through a supportive empathetic style to enable the formation of high performing teams - Listens, understands and adjusts Strategic thinker with the ability to create strong relationships with key stakeholders within the organisation and to influence decision making. Creates drive and momentum to deliver Package includes: A competitive salary Car/car allowance Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc. Key Words: Commercial Director Commercial Manager Commercial Management Head of Commercial Commercial Leadership Commercial Strategy Commercial Governance Commercial Performance Risk Management Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying Project Delivery Construction Main Contractor Principal Contractor Contract Administration Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Wastewater Waste Water Sewage Utilities Framework Delivery JV Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract NEC3 NEC4 Power Generation Power Sector Power Industry Energy Industry Renewables Energy from Waste Nuclear Infrastructure Rail Transport Highways

Position: Commercial Director Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available Salary Guide: (Apply online only)k (Neg DOE), Car/Allowance, Bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. Our client is part of Anglian Water' Alliance. The Alliance is set to deliver a record 2.6 billion of the water company's overall investment in AMP8, with much of this work specifically targeted at protecting and enhancing the East of England's natural environment and providing resilience to climate change. This investment portfolio forms part of Anglian Water's wider, record 9 billion proposed plans for AMP8, which will see a huge programme of much-needed investment between 2025 and 2030. The Role: This is an opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes. The spend in the next 3-4 years will total more than 2bn, with a spend this year of 400m and forecasts of 500m and 600m in the following 2 years. You will need to have experience of handling this type of growth and attendant workload. This is a key leadership role, and you will be an integral part of the Management Leadership Team. Responsibilities: Develop and deliver the Alliance's commercial strategy, ensuring commercial performance consistently exceeds expectations. Lead the commercial, estimating and contract management functions, building a high performing, collaborative and values led team. Provide strategic commercial advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, supporting key business decisions. Establish robust commercial governance, assurance and reporting frameworks. Lead contract management across complex NEC based programmes, ensuring effective management of risk, change, claims and contractual obligations. Drive commercial performance through effective cost management, forecasting, value engineering and financial controls. Build exceptional relationships with Anglian Water, Alliance partners and the wider supply chain to deliver better outcomes together. Lead the development of resilient, sustainable and high performing supply chain strategies. Champion innovation, digital commercial practices and continuous improvement across the commercial function. Foster an inclusive culture where people can thrive, develop and perform at their best. Ability to mobilise and develop the commercial team, particularly those at the early stages of their careers. Experience: Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline Significant senior commercial leadership experience delivering major infrastructure programmes valued at hundreds of millions of pounds or more. A proven track record of leading commercial strategy within complex engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction environments. Extensive experience of NEC contracts and commercial management across large capital programmes. Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, commercial governance and risk management. Experience operating within regulated environments and delivering successful commercial outcomes through collaborative delivery models. Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive, Board and partner level. Professional membership with a recognised institution such as RICS, CIOB or CICES (or equivalent). Experience of working for a Principal or Main Contractor. Water sector experience is preferred but more important is a proven track record in construction. You need to be driven with the ability to handle pressure. You must be resilient. Package includes: A competitive salary Car/car allowance Bonus 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc. Key Words: Commercial Director Commercial Manager Commercial Management Head of Commercial Commercial Leadership Commercial Strategy Commercial Governance Commercial Performance Risk Management Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying Project Delivery Construction Main Contractor Principal Contractor Contract Administration Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Wastewater Waste Water Sewage Utilities Framework Delivery JV Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract NEC3 NEC4 Power Generation Power Sector Power Industry Energy Industry Renewables Energy from Waste Nuclear Infrastructure Rail Transport Highways

Position: Assistant Commercial Manager Location: Fareham Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 DOE Bennett & Game are representing a rapidly growing solar and renewable energy contractor who are seeking a commercially astute Assistant Commercial Manager to join their expanding business. This is a newly developed opportunity within a high-growth company that has achieved significant expansion over the past 12 months and has ambitious plans to continue scaling over the coming years. Backed by a 700m turnover group, the business is continuing to invest in its people, systems and commercial capability. The successful candidate will work closely with senior operational and finance stakeholders, providing a vital link between project delivery, commercial performance and financial control. The role will have a strong focus on job costing, cost analysis, project performance and identifying opportunities to improve commercial outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move beyond a traditional Assistant Quantity Surveyor position and gain broad exposure across commercial, operational and finance functions. The company is seeking an ambitious individual who can grow with the business, take on increasing responsibility and help shape the future development of the commercial function. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience across a range of construction environments, including main contractors, specialist subcontractors, PQS consultancies, developers, housebuilders and other contractor-led businesses. Renewable energy experience is not essential. With hands-on mentoring from experienced senior stakeholders, structured training and clear progression opportunities, the successful candidate will have a genuine opportunity to develop towards a Commercial Manager or senior commercial position as the company continues to grow. Assistant Commercial Manager Salary & Benefits Salary 35,000 - 45,000 DOE 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension scheme Bonus scheme Two years' death in service cover Critical illness cover Comprehensive in-house and external training and development Clear and structured progression opportunities within a rapidly growing business Regular team and company-wide social events Charity fundraising days Modern office facilities including a stocked kitchen, shower and gym Supportive and collaborative working environment Assistant Commercial Manager Job Overview Work closely with senior operational and finance stakeholders to support commercial performance across the business Take a leading role in job costing, cost tracking and the commercial review of live projects Analyse project costs and performance, identifying overspend, financial risks and opportunities to improve profitability Investigate operational and commercial variances, working with relevant teams to understand the underlying causes Review labour, material, subcontract and other project costs to support accurate financial control Support monthly forecasting, cost reporting and project financial reviews Assist with the preparation of valuations, applications for payment and final account information Support commercial administration, procurement, subcontract enquiries and cost comparisons where required Maintain accurate commercial records and support variation and change control processes Work across commercial, operations and finance to improve reporting, processes and commercial visibility Help develop and embed robust commercial controls as the business continues to scale Take on increasing responsibility and ownership as the commercial function develops Assistant Commercial Manager Requirements Previous experience within an Assistant Commercial Manager, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Analyst, Project Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role Candidates from main contractors, specialist subcontractors, PQS consultancies, developers, housebuilders or similar construction environments are encouraged to apply Experience of job costing, project cost control, commercial reporting, forecasting or financial analysis would be advantageous Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse project costs and identify areas for improvement Good Excel and data analysis skills, with confidence working with financial reports and project information Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across commercial, operational and finance teams Proactive, detail-focused and keen to develop within a fast-growing business Renewable energy experience is not required Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

The Enable group are a supportive and diverse group who always strive to do the right thing for our people, environment and communities. We have a passion for social value and are doing great work in the communities in which we work to help and support with the work we do, aiming to create infrastructure solutions with lasting community value. Given recent project wins and growth in the energy connections industry we are seeking to employ a Commercial Manager to join and lead the commercial team. For this role you will ideally possess an energy connections, renewables or power background, however other infrastructure construction considered such as highways, rail, civil engineering with excellent commercial management skills controlling portfolios of multi-million pound construction contracts. Experience of leading a team of individuals at various stages of their careers, across multiple disciplines is required. The role To provide positive commercial strategisation and administration for our portfolio of projects is essential to ensure the effective delivery of successful results and management of key risks and opportunities. This role requires the leadership of a commercial team towards the effective commercial management of a portfolio of projects and frameworks from pre-construction to final account. The role will ensure the effective administration and management of the projects in line with the IMS, maintaining accurate reports and forecasts and will lead the creation and utilisation of a variety of processes which will ensure proactive contract management and administration, accurate turnover, cost and cash forecasting, change and risk management and periodic financial reporting. This role will involve line management and training of direct reports as well as representing the wider Commercial Team both in internal and external capacities What are we looking for Proven Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager Proven line management and leadership qualities Formal Quantity surveying qualification ideally degree level RICS membership Experience in Infrastructure construction Energy connections / HV / Renewables experience (advantageous) Strong commercial and contract management skills Experience managing cost control, subcontractors, and reporting on multiple projects Confident in client and project team engagement What we provide In addition to a passion for a strong work-life balance and flexibility/core hours working, you can expect: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Your birthday off Additional leave purchase scheme Private Healthcare Bonus scheme Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships An inclusive and diverse environment, embracing the variety of cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and a network of positive mental health champions Opportunities to give back to our communities through our social value programme

Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects across the electricity, gas, water, fibre, renewables and utilities sectors. Joining a well-established Infrastructure team, you'll manage a varied portfolio of projects from initial route planning through to construction and completion, providing expert land and property consultancy to clients across the UK. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll work closely with clients, landowners and project teams, managing land rights, negotiations and stakeholder relationships while supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure schemes. You'll also play an important role in mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the business. What You Will Be Doing Manage infrastructure projects from planning through to construction and completion Provide professional land and property consultancy advice across utility and infrastructure schemes Negotiate with landowners to secure land rights, access agreements and compensation settlements Prepare and serve statutory notices where required Support compulsory purchase, acquisitions of rights and land referencing activities Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, landowners and key stakeholders Respond to public enquiries and represent clients in a professional manner Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to clients Support wider infrastructure projects across multiple sectors including electricity, gas, water, fibre and renewables Mentor and support graduates and junior surveyors within the team Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Infrastructure division About You MRICS or AssocRICS qualified (preferred) Previous experience within infrastructure, utilities, rural or land surveying Strong project management and organisational skills Excellent communication and negotiation abilities Confident managing client and stakeholder relationships Commercially aware with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail Full UK driving licence Passionate about delivering high-quality work and developing within a collaborative team What's On Offer Hybrid and flexible working Company car or car allowance Discretionary bonus scheme Private healthcare 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus birthday leave and additional Christmas shutdown days Enhanced family leave policies Wellbeing programme and volunteering days Genuine career progression from Senior Surveyor through to Associate Partner