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The Role:\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our SES South division. You will lead the commercial strategy across one or more projects throughout the full project lifecycle, helping to maximise profitability, cash flow and value while managing commercial and contractual risk. Alongside overseeing projects with a cumulative value of up to £60 million, you will lead, coach and develop commercial teams, working collaboratively with customers, supply chain partners and regional stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nDevelop, agree and implement commercial strategies across the full project lifecycle, covering both pre- and post-contract activity.\nLead the commercial management of projects, including cost control, change management, cash collection, risk and opportunity management, and dispute avoidance.\nEnsure contractual obligations are understood, communicated and managed effectively across project teams.\nProduce accurate and timely commercial reporting, including cost value reconciliations, cash flow forecasts, procurement updates and risk registers.\nMaintain robust commercial records, contractual notices and progress reporting to protect SES's contractual entitlement.\nDevelop effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and future opportunities.\nLead, coach and mentor commercial team members, supporting their performance, career development and professional growth.\nAct as a point of escalation for key commercial decisions, ensuring appropriate governance and compliance with delegated authority requirements.\nWhat you will bring:\nStrong commercial management experience within construction, building services or a similarly complex project environment.\nA sound understanding of procurement, cost reporting, cash flow management and upstream and downstream contract administration.\nKnowledge of standard forms of construction contract, such as NEC and JCT, with the ability to identify and manage commercial risk.\nStrong leadership, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence positive outcomes.\nA relevant degree, equivalent practical knowledge gained through another route, or demonstrable experience at the required level. Membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS or CIOB, would be desirable.\nWhat we will offer you:\nThe opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of significant and complex projects across the SES South division.\nA visible and influential role within the regional business, working closely with operational, commercial and project leadership teams.\nOpportunities to develop your leadership capabilities while coaching and supporting the continued growth of commercial colleagues.\nA collaborative working environment where your commercial expertise, ideas and contribution to wider business performance will be valued.\nCompetitive salary and bonus scheme\nFlexible working\nCar Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) \nTravel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) \nExtensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…\n Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.\nIndustry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. \nOur commitments:\nSES is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.\nWe don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. 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