Senior Commercial Manager
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38.46 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 8JP |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | VLA 5270763 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
JOB TITLE: Senior Commercial Manager
REF: VLA 5270763
Pay rate: £38.46 per hour PAYE
Working Arrangement: Hybrid, covering sites across the UK
The role:
We are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for a waste management organisation to ensure that all commercial interests of the delivery team are protected at all times. You will also be managing the commercial relationship with Total Waste Management (TWM) clients.
In this role you will be leading, mentoring, and managing staff within the team and supporting the work-winning team in reviewing and identifying risks and accountabilities within tender packs and associated contractual terms and conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing, developing, and implementing commercial strategies for both pre- and post-tender stages
Taking a leading role in the transition from tender to live projects
Determining the scope of work and contractual obligations by interpreting contract documents
Identifying and managing commercial risk on both new and existing contracts
Being accountable for contract compliance and performance
Preparing and implementing contract management processes
Clearly explaining contract conditions and identifying variations
Building strong and collaborative relationships with key clients and suppliers
Negotiating contract agreements and managing potentially onerous contractual obligations
Handling contract administration, including providing advice on contractual matters and drafting contractual/legal correspondence
Exercising financial and commercial control, including preparing profit and loss statements, cash flow forecasts, KPIs, CVRs, and cost-to-complete reports
Working with Sector Managers/Directors to ensure projects exceed commercial targets
Supporting Contract Managers with budget planning and accurate commercial forecasting
What the client is looking for:
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, such as Quantity Surveying, Law, or an equivalent discipline
Strong understanding of a range of contract forms (e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC), with the capability to compile, draft, and red-line clauses to support effective negotiation and risk management
A proven track record in client management, stakeholder engagement, and problem solving
Proven ability to navigate complex matrix structures and engage effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Experience managing and mentoring direct reports and across functions when required.
Ability to travel to sites across the UK
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Job Ref: VLA 5270763
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