Commercial Manager

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.

Join our client as a Commercial Manager and take the next step in your career!