- Oversee the overall commercial performance and financial health of the groundworks division, managing overhead budgets while proactively identifying project risks and opportunities.
- Ensure effective and equitable contract administration across multiple concurrent main contracts and subcontracts.
- Lead subcontract and material procurement strategy to optimise margins against tender allowances, including drafting and finalising contractual terms.
- Produce and submit client valuations and variation accounts, managing external claims to secure all contractual entitlements for the division.
- Administer subcontract accounts by evaluating payment applications and issuing timely payment and pay-less notices to protect business liability.
- Compile accurate Cost & Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and cashflow projections in line with monthly reporting cycles to support business-wide forecasting.
- Act as a commercial advisor to the Groundworks Operations Manager, delivering strategic guidance to mitigate exposure and capitalise on profitable avenues.
- Oversee the tendering process for all groundworks bids, ensuring high-quality submission packages are completed and delivered ahead of deadlines.
- Drive positive cash flow by managing outgoings, timing supplier payments strictly to terms, and expediting incoming client payments.
- Conduct thorough post-award contract reviews to ensure agreed terms align fully with the original tender parameters.
- Mentor and develop junior commercial staff, including Trainees, Apprentices, and Assistants, providing the guidance needed to support their career progression.
- Uphold and champion company Health & Safety standards across all internal teams and external project partners.
Proven experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager working for a Groundworks Sub-Contractor or Main Contractor with Groundworks package management.
- Ambitious and confident professional looking to take on more leadership responsibility.
- Repeat experience managing groundworks packages or exclusively leading commercial operations for a groundworks specialist.
- Strong track record in full financial oversight, tendering, CVR management, and team mentorship.
- Previous Roles: Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
- Qualifications & Skills: Degree, MSc or HNC in Quantity Surveying or a comparable qualification.
Salary: c 85k- 90k basic plus competitive package including car allowance, healthcare, pension, market leading holiday and structured performance bonus
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Commercial Manager - Groundworks in Norwich employer: Apple Inc.
At Apple, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, where diverse perspectives drive our success. As a Data Platform Infra Site Reliability Engineer in London, you'll enjoy competitive benefits, a commitment to employee growth, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions globally. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career development in a dynamic environment.
