Commercial Manager

Permanent role

Location - Watford or Southwark

Salary - £80,000 - £90,000 per annum

Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 working from home

My client are a construction and facilities company and they are now looking for a Commercial Manager to join their team, you will be leading commercial activities across London, Essex and Kent.

Your responsibilities in the role

• Actively participate in the implementation of project commercial start up procedures across the region
  Line management of the regional commercial team.
• Ensure that materials and off site services are procured in an efficient manner with capable organisations in accordance with company procurement policy and ensure appropriate records are kept
• Prepare the basis of work package contents sheets and ensure the project team contribute and complete their relevant sections.
• Ensure inclusive invitations to tender are prepared and full tender evaluations are completed. Make recommendations to award, all in accordance with the company procurement process.
• Work with supply chain to promote and measure continuous improvement in terms of cost, quality and learning of all parties
• Maximise cash flow through timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment
• Manage prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims and disputes
• Develop a strategy for concluding client negotiations
• Review plant and equipment schedules to ensure efficiency of use
• Produce accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts and contribute toward the setting of financial targets
• Identify early project risks and opportunities and ensure that they are managed

Skills and Experience

• Formal qualification in quantity surveying or commercial management
• Previous experience managing commercial activities across multiple infrastructure projects at any one time
• Experience working on NEC contracts is essential
• Chartered or working towards chartership is advantageous

Further details are provided upon application

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