Commercial Manager - MEP

In this role you will manage the commercial team and practices, advising senior management on the commercial risks and opportunities from tender to completion. You will also provide commercial support and advice to the work winning department, and other functions as required, support the commercial director in preparing regional management accounts, and contribute to contract reviews.

• Manage the ongoing commercial aspects of subcontracts, including agreement of terms and conditions.
• Provide leadership to the commercial team, maximising potential of both the teams and the individuals within them.
• Attend contract reviews and assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of costs and values forecast by project teams.
• Assist the Commercial Director with preparation and updating of business plans and local management accounts. Ensure all records are generated and maintained, using records to avoid or manage disputes.
• Manage the implementation of identified mitigation and enhancement, and report back to the business.
• Ensure the accuracy and rationality of all project level risk and opportunity schedules. Identify measures to protect the company and improve contract profitability.
• Monitor and manage the commercial performance of the project and project commercial staff
• Be responsible for the submission of applications for payment, reporting to the finance function on when and how much is to be received. Ensure payment is received in line with the contract.
• Ensure that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities.
• Build and maintain high level mutually beneficial customer, key supplier and vendor relationships. Carry out negotiations with customers on contract terms, valuation of works, and final account settlement.
• Work with project commercial team to prepare the commercial plan, ensuring all identified contract obligations, conditions precedent and risks are communicated and understood by the project team.

This is a permanent role, and due to the nature of work currently being undertaken in this region, candidates may be required to obtain security clearance.

• BSC/Degree/equivalent (desirable)
• English & Maths GCSE (desirable)
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of NEC contracts (preferred)
• Significant experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of MEP/construction projects

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

• Personal development programme
• Generous working away allowances for mobile workforce
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Car/Car allowance