Commercial Manager

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location: Birmingham (Midlands Region)

Package: £85,000 – £90,000 + £6,300 car allowance

Role: Hybrid

Permanent, Full-time

Summary

A large construction company has an exciting new opportunity for an MEP Commercial Manager to join their Birmingham team, covering projects across the Midlands region. In this role you will manage the commercial team and practices, advising senior management on the commercial risks and opportunities from tender to completion.

You will also provide commercial support and advice to the work winning department, and other functions as required, support the Commercial Director in preparing regional management accounts, and contribute to contract reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that their safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and rationality of all project level risk and opportunity schedules. Identify measures to protect the company and improve contract profitability.
• Manage the implementation of identified mitigation and enhancement, and report back to the business.
• Provide leadership to the commercial team, maximising potential of both the teams and the individuals within them.
• Build and maintain high level mutually beneficial customer, key supplier and vendor relationships. Carry out negotiations with customers on contract terms, valuation of works, and final account settlement.
• Attend contract reviews and assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of costs and values forecast by project teams.
• Assist the Commercial Director with preparation and updating of business plans and local management accounts. Ensure all records are generated and maintained, using records to avoid or manage disputes.
• Monitor and manage the commercial performance of the project and project commercial staff.
• Work with project commercial team to prepare the commercial plan, ensuring all identified contract obligations, conditions precedent and risks are communicated and understood by the project team.
• Be responsible for the submission of applications for payment, reporting to the finance function on when and how much is to be received. Ensure payment is received in line with the contract.
• Manage the ongoing commercial aspects of subcontracts, including agreement of terms and conditions.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of MEP/construction projects.
• Experience of NEC contracts (preferred).
• Experience of managing a team.
• BSC/Degree/equivalent (desirable).
• English & Maths GCSE (desirable).

Benefits

• Car/Car allowance
• Generous working away allowances for mobile workforce
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Apply Now!

To apply for the position of Commercial Manager, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Suleiman. Interviews are taking place now and don’t miss your chance to join this dynamic team!