Commercial Manager Construction

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

We are looking for a Commercial Manager to work within our Commercial team to help manage all costs on a range of projects to minimise the cost of each project whilst maximising value for money and maintaining the required delivery standards. The successful candidate will work closely with our Project Managers and assume responsibility for a full range of commercial duties to provide effective financial and contractual control on all contracts.

• Preparing monthly payment applications and agreeing with Client's QS
• Preparing internal budgets and working alongside the Procurement team to develop these budgets.
• Preparing monthly cash-flow reports
• Managing change by identifying, valuing, and agreeing variations
• Collating monthly labour, material, plant, and subcontractor cost data to feed into Senior Management cost reports
• Assisting with reviews of proposed contracts, contractual arrangements, and contract documentation
• Preparation of sub-contract orders - from tender enquiries to placement of order
• Daily administration of subcontractor accounts to ensure timely management of all costs from point of order through to payment.
• Evaluation of sub-contractor applications and raising relative payment certificates
• Providing support to Pre-Construction team by reviewing tender documentation
• Assisting with routine assessments of commercial risk on projects
• Regular meetings with Project Team members to provide support on any commercial issues. * Assisting and advising on routine contract administration issues

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ideally minimum HNC qualified but may be working towards a recognised qualification
• Appropriate commercial and financial experience on a range of construction projects, both large and small
• Reasonable knowledge of mechanical and electrical installations in large buildings
• Experience of various types of contract and contractual frameworks
• Excellent literacy, numeric and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering information.
• Strong awareness of recognised commercial management processes used across the full time-line of any construction project.
• Working understanding of procurement, stock management, health and safety best practice and legislation
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills:

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Confident * Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organised
• Self-motivated
• Problem solver with keen analytical skills
• Adaptable
• Good communicator
• Strong team player
• Full UK driver's license

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Ongoing career development plan, including the opportunity to grow with the company during its rapid rate of expansion.
• There is a potential requirement for occasional out of hours working.
• Company Pension
• Training opportunities
• 20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays