Commercial Manager in Lichfield

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects. We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That's why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level. We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for: We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to join the team delivering a new MoD project in Stafford, Staffordshire. The Commercial Manager is primarily required to lead the procurement and commercial management of work packages of significant scope, complexity and value for the project. This will include the commercial analysis of subcontracts and working closely with the project manager(s) to ensure compliant, coordinated and commercially appropriate proposals and outputs in terms of design and cost, as well as undertaking all appropriate levels of internal and external project reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Procurement of the project in accordance with approved strategy, ensuring that orders are fully scoped, bought at best value and are correctly contracted in accordance with limits of authority.
• Procurement and preparing contracts for execution for Early Works and Surveys, in line with limits of authority.
• Managing supply chain relationships at package level to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement.
• Contributes to the robust implementation and management of commercial, legal, insurance and risk controls at package level feeding into the wider management of the Project.
• Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration with focus on trade packages and other supply orders, including interim payments, management of change accounts, cashflows, final accounting and contract administration.
• You will ensure that the project is delivered in a safe, timely, efficient and sustainable manner, whilst achieving project targets, meeting client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the business.
• Management of complex packages with less day-to-day supervision.

Essential Credentials:

• Maintain CSCS card for the role.
• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role or qualified by appropriate level of experience.
• Have a related Chartership such as MRICS.

Desirable Credentials:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrates skills in the avoidance and defence of claims.
• Written and verbal communication to influence and build relationships.
• Ability to influence and lead teams.
• Communication, Delegation, Negotiation, Presentation.
• Time management and prioritising tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Problem solving, NEC contract experience and understanding / experience of target cost contracts.

Essential Knowledge:

Understand and apply commercial where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method. We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here. Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or disabled.