Job Description:

H.W. Martin (Traffic Management) Limited

Job Title:  Commercial Manager

Location:  Sevenoaks

Salary:  Competitive and dependent on experience

Additional benefits: 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days after 10 years’ service + Public Holidays, Fully Paid Company Pension, Life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme.

H.W. Martin (Traffic Management) Limited are looking for a passionate, experienced, degree-qualified Commercial Manager to join our National Commercial Team. This position is based at our depot in Sevenoaks, Kent with some hybrid working.

This new opportunity is key to us ensuring the commercial and financial success and growing and maintaining our business in a sustainable and efficient manner that is aligned with the goals of the organisation and achieves our vision.

The Role

You will play a crucial role in our business, identifying and managing risks to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients. You will make sure we are fully compliant with company commercial procedures and corporate governance requirements.

You will be accountable for the commercial and cost management of our contracts, negotiating and agreeing contracts and costs, limiting variations, and ensuring monthly valuation and invoicing is on point.

You will support the implementation of our commercial business strategy and be responsible for individual contract performance ensuring we meet our goals.

You will also have the chance to explore new revenue channels and evaluate opportunities to help the company develop its offering sustainably and within the parameters of our procurement procedures, securing our future for the hundreds of people we employ across the country.

You will also work collaboratively with the rest of the Commercial Team, and with our Operational Team to find the most sustainable and efficient data-led solutions possible. You will be required to use communication and persuasive negotiation skills to maintain optimal relationships with our clients and supply chain partners.

Specific Requirements

• Producing commercial reporting and insights to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Leading the commercial management of NEC and JCT contracts, including variations, claims, negotiations, and risk management.
• Proficient in managing multiple, large, complex packages
• Excellent cost control abilities
• Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills
• Subcontractor management
• Commercial risk management
• Reviewing and developing operational processes to improve performance and maximise growth
• You must hold a valid UK Driving License
• Degree qualified or time served

Next Steps

If you like the sound of a career with us, send us a copy of your CV and a short letter detailing why you think you would be a great catch.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.

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