Commercial Lead

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.   

We are currently looking for a Commercial Lead to join our friendly Traffic Management team in Norfolk. Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

As a Commercial Lead you will have worked in a similar industry and will have experience of working on Highways and Infrastructure projects. Other responsibilities for this role will include:

• The estimation, pricing and agreement of Traffic Management Schemes, in various forms of contract including NEC 3 & 4 lump sum, remeasurable and target Cost.
• Overseeing the measurement and preparation of valuations
• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts
• Recording, monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
• Managing financial accounts and report to senior management on the regions performance
• Liaising and presenting to the client on the contract/s performance
• Securing payments from customers within the specified contract terms and manage payment of subcontractors
• Administration of Traffic Management schemes in conjunction with operational teams including Early Warning notification and the pricing and agreement of Compensation Events

The Ideal Candidate

It is preferred that the successful candidate are educated to at least degree level, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted. Prior experience of working in Traffic Management, Highway Maintenance, Highway Construction or general Civil Engineering is preferred. They will also have:

• A passion for safety
• Experience of using the NEC forms of contract (would be advantageous)
• Drive and ambition to succeed
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Numeracy and analytical ability
• Good negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Creativity and imagination
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organisational ability
• Customer focus and the ability to build relationships.
• Good IT skills specifically on spreadsheets, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packages

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

At Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support part time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success. 

Tarmac Trading Limited