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Commercial Manager

  • Posted July 25, 2024
  • £40000 - £50000 per annum
  • Hull, York or Barrow
  • Permanent

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: Hull, York or Barrow office

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Manager to join their dynamic team. As Commercial Manager, you will play a critical role in managing the commercial aspects of a portfolio of projects or a large project, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring the smooth execution of all commercial activities.

Benefits

  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Hybrid working
  • Performance-related annual bonus (pro-rata)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service
  • Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Responsibilities As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of projects or a large project. You will also be responsible for the management and coaching of project surveyors, trainee, and assistant surveyors.

  • Carrying out detailed analysis of proposed terms and conditions, proposing alternative terms where risks are deemed too high, and overseeing the procurement process for all subcontracted works.
  • Advising on standard forms of Subcontract for use on every scheme.
  • Management of interim applications for payment and subsequent issue of client’s payment certificates and payment receipts in a timely manner.
  • Management of the extension of time claims and interface with the planning department.
  • Ensuring that all team members on site have received a commercial précis briefing.
  • Notification to the project team of records required to substantiate additional payments and ensuring all records are maintained.
  • Measurement, evaluation, and agreement of claimed variations and assessment of formal claims issued by subcontractors.
  • Management of subcontractor payments and timely issuing of payment notices including measurement of works executed and variations/claims to assess interim and final accounts.
  • Interface with the project team to ensure all handback documentation is issued by subcontractors.
  • Management and issue of accurate monthly cost forecast and cashflow reports.
  • Attendance at monthly project review meetings.
  • Maintaining commercial and legal awareness.
  • Management and timely submission of all variations under the Main Contract.
  • Training, coaching, and mentoring junior commercial staff.

Person Specification

  • Negotiating and team-working skills together with the ability to motivate and lead other commercial staff.
  • Commercially aware and able to develop commercial strategies to maximise margins.
  • Able to communicate effectively with all suppliers and clients.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a busy and demanding environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good IT skills are required and experience with Microsoft Office is essential.
  • Effective time management skills are essential.
  • Relevant 1:1 or 2:1 Degree (Hons) or HNC/HND or equivalent.
  • Significant experience in a relevant position.
  • Full membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors is desirable.

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