Senior Commercial Manager

Building Relationships

• Administration of the NEC4 Contracts
• Tendering subcontract works packages of medium to high value
• Preparation of Subcontracts for execution in line with limits of authority
• Preparation of internal monthly cost reports / cost to complete forecasts
• You will ensure that the project is delivered in a safe, timely, efficient and sustainable manner, whilst achieving project targets, meeting client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the business
• Production of Tender Recommendation Reports and Contract Sum Analysis
• Manages cash flow to the benefit of the project and business
• Maintains detailed prelim forecasts and actual costs and intervenes were negative trends identified
• Converting the Project to an NEC4 Option A Contract for Construction
• Managing supply chain relationships to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement
• Conversion of the project from preconstruction to construction
• Procurement and preparing contracts for execution for Early Works and Surveys, in line with limits of authority.
• Communicating and liaising with the Client team in accordance with the contract
• Manages the change process in accordance with the contract
• Procurement of the project in accordance with approved strategy, ensuring that orders are fully scoped, bought at best value and are correctly contracted in accordance with limits of authority
• Management of bonds, PCGs, warranty insurances and associated risks
• Supports the project manager to manage project risk and opportunities
• Management of cost, value and profit
• Prepares bid documentation to ensure a fully defined tender
• Procurement of work packages in line with the Project Procurement Strategy
• Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration. This includes (but is not limited to) interim payments, management of change accounts, cashflows, final accounting and contract administration
• Procures robust packages with an understanding of package interfaces
• Liaising and communicating with the Client team in accordance with the Contract
• Valuing interim applications

• Ability to read drawings and construction design information
• Able to prepare subcontract documentation ready for engrossment by external parties
• Good understanding of building technology / construction methods
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree
• Measurement and valuation techniques
• Robust implementation and management of commercial, legal, insurance and risk controls of the Project (including but not limited to OLi and PMTR/PID’s)
• Understand and apply commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems
• NEC4 Contract experience and knowledge
• Holds or working towards RICS or CIOB
• Advanced word-processing, Excel spreadsheet packages and fully conversant with BIW
• Demonstrates skills in the avoidance and defence of claims
• Experience working for a reputable main contractor as a commercial manager or quantity surveyor

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• Flexible and hybrid work options
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Industry leading parental leave
• Car allowance
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Private medical health benefit
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution