Commercial Contracts Manager

Fire and Security Careers; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services firm in Kent is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager. The role involves negotiating contracts and ensuring favorable commercial outcomes in projects related to Fire Safety and M&E. Candidates should have a strong background in construction law and contract management with experience in JCT and NEC contracts. This position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Progression to Commercial Director

Bonus

Permanent Benefits (Holidays, Pension, Sick Pay)

Supportive Team

Growing company environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience of construction law.
• Experience with JCT & NEC contract reviewing.
• Experience completing final account negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and agree on project-related contractual documentation.
• Ensure favorable commercial outcomes with main contractors.
• Support procurement and design by reviewing terms and workflows.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Construction law

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree or Equivalent Experience in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering

Job description

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Commercial Contracts Manager - Construction, Fire Safety or M&E - Kent

£62-68k + Bonus + Progression + Hybrid or Office based role in Kent/ SE London

NEC4 and JCT - Contractual and Commercial Project reviews, and Performance

Experience within Construction or Subcontractor in M&E, Fire Safety, Fire Protection with proven knowledge of contract negotiation and risk management.

Benefits - Quantity Surveyor/ Senior QS/ Commercial Manager (North Kent)

• Progression to Commercial Director, career path
• + Bonus
• Permanent Benefits (Holidays/ Pension, Sick Pay, etc!)
• Supportive Team
• Energetic and growing

ROLE - Commercial Manager/ Contract Manager - Fire Safety, M&E or similar Subcontractor experience

Based in North Kent, can work from office or Hybrid 2 days if commutable to office 3 days

visits as needed with clients will be London or South East

You will be primarily responsible for the review, negotiation, and agreement of all project-related contractual documentation, from main contracts and sub-contracts to scope of works and final accounts. These will include letters of Intent, Warranties and appointments.

The role requires strong contractual acumen and negotiation skills to protect the subcontractor from onerous obligations and ensure favourable commercial outcomes with Main Contractors, and ensure payments and/ or resolve disputes.

You can support the procurement and design process, by reviewing terms, and flow of work from main contractor.

REQUIREMENTS - for Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager - Construction, M&E or Fire Subcontractor

• Strong experience of construction law and experience with contract reviewing construction contracts - JCT & NEC.
• Experience dealing with Tier 1 & 2 contractors, Completing Final account negotiations and risk management

PREFERABLE EXPERIENCE IF HAVE-

• Degree or Equivalent Experience in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related (as Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor) would be great.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act and how impacts contract delivery
• Gateway 2 Submissions or similar

If you have been managing the commercial aspects of Mechanical and Electrical, M&E, Similar Construction, Fire Protection, Fire Detection, Fire and Security, Building services, or similar projects from tender through to final account, with contractual management/ cost control - as QS/ Commercial Manager or COntracts Manager.... please do apply!

CALL, GOOGLE US or APPLY - if are experienced M&E, MEP or Building Services/ Fire Safety - Quantity Surveyor/ Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager (North Kent or commutable - Surrey, Sussex, South London, etc)

Steven Eley - Fire and Security Careers/ Eley Solutions - Specialist since 2001