Commercial Manager
- Location: Initially 3 days in the office, reducing to 2 days after 6 months. Hybrid role with early Friday finish.
- Job Type: Full-time
Join our client who are a leading SME in the design, engineering, and installation of mechanical systems across various sectors. As a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all commercial activities across the group, ensuring the financial health and smooth operations of their projects.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Prepare applications and invoices for various projects.
- Prepare and value variations, early warning notices, and compensation events.
- Review contracts at both tender and order stages to ensure compliance and profitability.
- Provide commercial reviews of ongoing contracts, report to the commercial director, including cash flow forecasting and project budgeting against costs.
- Prepare, negotiate, and agree on final accounts with clients.
- Monitor contracts against programme and issue delay notices/claims as appropriate.
- Attend client commercial meetings to discuss and resolve financial issues.
- Oversight of the JCT and NEC forms of contract
- Visit sites to monitor progress of works and assist project managers in ensuring projects are completed as per the contractual terms.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of the construction industry, ideally with a mechanical bias.
- Clear understanding of NEC and (ideally) JCT forms of contracts.
- Excellent financial and numeracy management skills.
- Proficient in negotiation and communication.
- Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
- High level of computer literacy, especially with MS Office suite.
- a real "go-getter" - someone who wants to progress to Commerical Director and effect change!
Benefits:
- 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas Shutdown Holiday.
- 5% Company pension.
- Car Salary Sacrifice scheme.
To apply for the Commercial Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.