Commercial Manager

Eden Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace design firm is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their team in Greater London. The successful candidate will prepare budgets, negotiate contracts, and maintain documentation, while working collaboratively to achieve optimal results. Essential skills include strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative workspace projects that enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• Determined and committed team player with strong commercial skills.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and preparation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and cost plans at concept stage.
• Issue and obtain tenders from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate sub-contractor and supplier terms and conditions.
• Maintain contract documentation, usually in JCT format.
• Control costs and agree variations with clients.
• Communicate project accounts with clients at all stages.
• Report project profits.

Skills

Team player

Commercial skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work independently

Initiative

Job description

Company

Eden Brown has been appointed by one of Londons leading workplace design and build fit-out specialists to find a Commercial Manager to join a Design and Build fit out contractor who are renowned as the go-to D&B firm for top-tier clients, our client has a proven track record of delivering sustainable, inspiring workspaces that make returning to the office a pleasure, not a chore, our client is dedicated to creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance.

The Role

They are actively on the market seeking a Commercial Manager to support with the following duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation of budgets and cost plans at concept stage, based on initial design intent information
• Issuing and obtaining tenders from suppliers and subcontractors
• Negotiation and preparation of sub-contractor/supplier terms and conditions
• Preparation and maintenance of the contract documentation - usually JCT format
• Cost control and variation agreement with client's representatives
• Preparing and communicating project account with client's representatives at all stages
• Reporting project profit

The candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following skillset and experience:

• A determined and committed team player who understands the importance of closely supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results
• Proven commercial skills and contractual awareness
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; attention to detail
• Excellent time management; able to work to deadlines
• Ability to work with the minimum of supervision and as part of a team
• Energy, drive and 'can do' attitude is essential; demonstrates initiative

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.