Commercial Manager

AE Partners; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Car allowance

Pension with employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including Dental, Gy

Travel Insurance

Tax-Free Bikes

Job summary

AE Partners is seeking a seasoned Commercial Manager to lead the commercial team, advising on risks and opportunities from tender through to completion. You will drive the commercial performance across multiple frameworks and provide strategic commercial support to Work Winning and other functions.

You will assist the Senior Commercial Manager with regional management accounts, contract reviews, and the monthly project review process, ensuring alignment with the financial plan and contractual

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline (or equivalent HNC with experience).
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and ability to apply them to live projects.
• Proven track record in managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial team and practices, advising on commercial risks and opportunities on contracts from tender to completion.
• Be responsible for the commercial performance of several frameworks.
• Provide commercial support and advice to Work Winning and other functions as required.
• Prepare regional management accounts and contract reviews with the Senior Commercial Manager.
• Oversee quotation approvals, contract orders, and cash flow forecasting.
• Manage sub-contractors accounts, variations, and final accounts with Clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

NEC3/4

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, this role includes the management of the commercial team and practices. Advising on the commercial risks and opportunities on contracts from tender to completion. Being responsible for the commercial performance of several frameworks. Providing commercial support and advice to Work Winning and other functions as required. Support the Senior Commercial Manager in preparing the regional management accounts and Contract Reviews.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• NEC3/4 and bespoke contract management of multiple contracts
• Manage and develop the Commercial Team ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Identification & notification of Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Management of supply chain contracts and agreements
• Provide cash forecasts and take responsibility of cash flow forecasting
• CVR creation and management
• Establishment and management of monthly project reviews
• Ensure projects are executed in line with the financial plan and contracts
• Managing the dispute and defects process with the Client and Subcontractors
• Manage invoicing and overdue applications or debts
• Responsible for quotation approvals and ensuring contract orders are in place
• Oversee the preparation of BoQ, measurements and valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with Clients
• Maintain control of Subcontractor s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations
• Manage Sub-Contractor AFP s, issue and certify Payment Certificates & PLN (Pay Less Notices) and keeping a full record of the cumulative position of supply chain account
• Develop a monthly senior project review process with the Senior Commercial Manager
• Aid with pre-tender review process
• Attend Client progress meetings and manage contractual KPIs
• Follow procedures for Client work approval
• Effective communication with all levels of personnel and enjoy working as a team
• Develop and maintain positive long term relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or other related discipline (can be substituted by a relevant HNC and suitable experience)
• A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, particularly NEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills at a practical level to live projects
• Proven record in managing a team

BENEFITS

• Car/Car allowance
• 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
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes