Commercial Manager

Vertiv; Burnfoot; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector seeks a Commercial Manager in Burnfoot, Northern Ireland. In this role, you will oversee legal and commercial aspects of key projects, ensuring compliance and managing contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background along with proven experience in contract management and communication skills, demonstrating leadership within the team and focus on delivering value to customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong legal contracting background.
• Proven working knowledge of construction claims.

Responsibilities

• Legal, commercial and contract management of key projects.
• Monitor and report on project expenditure and cost control.
• Handle contract variations and claims management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Contract Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are now looking for a new Commercial Manager in Burnfoot, Ireland!

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will advise on all contractual and commercial aspects of key projects, involving liaison with customers, engineers, sub-contractors and other business units.

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Legal, commercial and contract management of key projects from inception, through costing, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover to client.
• Providing guidance to the project / technical teams, identifying legal and contractual problems areas with a constructive approach to resolution.
• Assisting the project teams with ensuring that commercial contracts are monitored and maintained within the overall programme (including sub-contractor management).
• Assisting the commercial team to ensure that all contractual entitlements are captured, submitted and resolved with customers.
• Monitoring and reporting of project expenditure and cost control.
• Handling contract variations and claims management.
• Responsible for all financial and management aspects of the project.
• Management of commercial team members.
  
  

What will make you successful?

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field.
• Strong legal contracting background with significant commercial focus.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Construction law qualification.
• Proven working knowledge of construction claims, arbitration or adjudications.
• Career relationship experience of large contracting organisations.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
  
  

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
  
  

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
  
  

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.

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