COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Solution Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Manager in Birmingham. In this role, you will oversee cost management and contract management for a significant project. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial management experience and will be RICS qualified. You will lead a team, manage supplier relationships, and ensure financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing procurement and contract management.
• Ability to present confidently to senior management.
• Familiarity with various forms of NEC contract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and contract award for subcontractors.
• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers.
• Manage and supervise commercial staff in the team.
• Produce a monthly consolidated project-wide cost report.

Skills

Strong commercial management experience

Expert knowledge of all aspects of commercial management

Solid team leader

Education

Formal qualification RICS

Tools

IT systems relevant to Commercial Control

Job description

The role

As the Commercial Manager you will oversee and manage the cost management and contract management aspects of a section of the project from initiation to close-out. This role is working on Curzon St Station.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and contract award for subcontractors and subconsultants
• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub-contractors
• Manage and supervise commercial staff in the team
• Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate
• Oversee the assessment of EWN’s and compensation events
• Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure
• Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis
• Manage the change management process consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn
• Produce a monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report
• Manage the monthly valuation process.
• Manage potential contractor and supplier claims.
• Manage the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement.
• Oversee the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contractor contracts for the project.
• Manage the process to raise consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
• Manage the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

• Strong commercial management experience
• Formal qualification RICS

Behavioural & Technical Competencies

• Solid team leader
• Strong focus on detail but ability to see the strategic picture
• Ability to present confidently to senior management
• Expert knowledge of all aspects of commercial management
• Familiarity with various forms of NEC contract
• Good knowledge of integrated reporting
• Strong knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control.