Senior Commercial Manager

Overview
Opportunity for Senior Commercial Manager for Finland.

The Senior Commercial Manager (SCM) is responsible for managing the commercial and contractual performance of a portfolio of projects within a business unit. The role provides leadership to project commercial teams, ensures robust risk management and supports the delivery of profitability and compliance with company policies. The SCM acts as the key commercial link between project teams, business unit leadership and the Commercial Director.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

Lead the commercial management of multiple projects from tender through to final account

Ensure all contractual documents are reviewed, negotiated and executed prior to project commencement

Manage commercial teams to deliver accurate reporting, valuations, cash management and risk mitigation

Provide commercial support during tendering, procurement and contract negotiations, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and addressed

Implement the Internal Control and Risk Management Policy (ICRM) across all allocated projects.

Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract execution and supply chain management in line with company policy

Drive margin protection and improvement through diligent application of commercial controls

Ensure lessons learned are captured, communicated and embedded across the commercial team

Support dispute management and resolution, working with the internal legal team as required

Provide mentoring and leadership to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, ensuring capability development and succession planning.

Key expectations

Demonstrates leadership and acts as a role model for the commercial function within projects

Promotes open communication and collaboration with project leadership, operations teams and supply chain partners

Provides clear and accurate reporting to the Commercial Director and business unit leadership on risks, financial performance and contractual matters

Champions compliance with company policies, procedures and external legislation

Supports the development of commercial staff, ensuring high standards of professional competence are maintained

Contributes to continuous improvement by sharing data, knowledge and good practice across the commercial community

Engages positively with commercial assurance teams and applies findings to improve performance

Represents the company in a professional and constructive manner with clients, consultants and industry bodies

Qualifications
Required

Significant experience as a Commercial Manager or equivalent within a Tier 1 construction contractor

Proven track record of delivering strong commercial outcomes across major projects or frameworks

Strong knowledge of contract administration, risk management and dispute resolution

Experience managing and developing commercial teams

Desirable

Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB)

Experience across multiple sectors such as infrastructure, commercial building and industrial projects

Knowledge of digital commercial systems and reporting tools.

Additional Information

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Much more

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.

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