As a Commercial Manager you will be responsible for commercial management of a portfolio of projects or a large project. You will also be responsible for the management and coaching of project surveyors, trainee and assistant surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out detailed analysis of proposed terms and conditions, proposing alternative terms where risks are deemed too high and overseeing the procurement process for all subcontracted works
• Advising on standard forms of Subcontract for us on every scheme
• Management of interim applications for payment and subsequent issue of client’s payment certificates and payment receipts in a timely manner
• Management of the extension of time claims and interface with the planning department
• Ensuring that all team members on site have received a commercial précis briefing
• Notification to the project team of records required to substantiate additional payments and ensuring all records maintained
• Measurement, evaluation and agreement of claimed variations and assessment of formal claims issued by subcontractors
• Management of subcontractor payments and timely issuing of payment notices including measurement of works executed and variations / claims to assess interim and final accounts
• Interface with the project team to ensure all handback documentation is issued by subcontractors
• Management and issue of accurate monthly cost forecast and cashflow reports
• Attendance at monthly project review meetings
• Maintaining commercial and legal awareness
• Management and timely submission of all variations under the Main Contract
• Training, coaching and mentoring junior commercial staff

Person Specification

• Negotiating and team working skills together with the ability to motivate and lead other commercial staff
• Commercially aware and able to develop commercial strategies to maximise margins
• Able to communicate effectively with all suppliers and clients
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a busy and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills are required and experience of Microsoft Office essential
• Effective time management skills essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant 1:1 or 2:1 Degree (Hons) or HNC / HND or equivalent
• Significant experience in a relevant position
• Full membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors is desirable