Senior Commercial Manager

• Location: Wythenshawe, M23
• Job Type: Full-time, 35.25 hours per week
• Flexibility: On-site with opportunities for site visits and work from Trafford Town Hall
• Day rate: £600 per day Umbrella. Inside IR35. 
• Length of role: Initial 12 months

Join Trafford Council in a pivotal role as a Senior Commercial Manager within the Highways, Transport and Environment (HTE) team. This strategic position focuses on managing commercial aspects and contracts, particularly with our partner, Amey. You will play a crucial role in delivering services that impact residents, businesses, and visitors across the borough.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Lead the commercial management of the One Trafford Partnership, focusing on the Highway Construction Capital Programme and extending to various service areas.
• Ensure projects and services meet quality standards and are delivered within time and cost constraints.
• Review and enhance processes and procedures, implementing changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct financial analysis, oversee procurement activities, and manage project budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities, and implement strategic solutions.
• Act as the Council's client representative during various project stages, ensuring alignment with budget, quality standards, and timelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or a related construction-based degree with relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in senior commercial or contract management roles, preferably within local government or related sectors.
• Proven track record of effective project management from inception to completion.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across various levels of an organisation.
• Ability to drive and access to a vehicle, as travel to various sites within the Trafford Borough is required.