Commercial Manager

Advance TRS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company in London seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee NEC3 contracts and ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing complex building and MEP works. Responsibilities include change management, commercial reporting, and stakeholder collaboration. Applicants should possess excellent leadership skills and a degree in commercial management.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in construction commercial management.
• Experience on major complex building and MEP works.
• Must have excellent NEC3 Option C Contract knowledge.
• Experience managing others and working in large teams.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Flexible, 'can do' attitude in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written skills at a technical level.
• Experience in claims and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEC3 Option C Contract administration.
• Conduct commercial reporting for change management.
• Develop Measurement and Compensation Event Quotations.
• Assess change impacts against the program.
• Manage project Change metrics and dashboards.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with commercial procedures and reporting.
• Maintain commercial records as per contract requirements.
• Lead Change Management meetings.
• Draft contract communications and notices.
• Provide contractual risk advice to teams.
• Support teams in compliance with governance rules.

Skills

NEC3 Option C Contract knowledge

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Claims and dispute resolution

Excel skills

Education

Degree in construction commercial management

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Job Title- Commercial manager

Location- London

Employment Type- Full time

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our commercial team, working closely and collaboratively with the wider Technical and Construction Delivery teams. The Commercial Manager will hold key responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of the project, ensuring that all Change, value engineering, and optioneering related opportunities are maximized and secured, including full agreement with upstream Client Stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• NEC3 Option C Contract management and administration.
• Commercial reporting associated with change management.
• Measurement and Compensation Event Quotation development and pricing through to formal Quotation submission.
• Assessment of change impacts against the program.
• Development, management, and reporting of project Change metrics and dashboards.
• Establish and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise and assist the Commercial, Technical, and Construction Delivery teams with the implementation of commercial procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with AnthroJV contract requirements.
• Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues.
• Manage and lead all Change Management meetings.
• Investigate and draft contract communications and notices, including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, and General Communications.
• Provide contractual and commercial risk advice to the Commercial team and wider Technical and Construction Delivery teams.
• Support programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules.

Candidate Specification

• Degree qualified or equivalent in construction commercial management.

• Experience working on major complex building and MEP works.

• Must have excellent NEC3 Option C Contract knowledge and experience.

• Experience in managing others and working in large teams.

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

• Flexible, 'can do' attitude in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach.

• Excellent verbal and written skills at a technical level.

• Experience in claims and dispute resolution.

• Strong presentation and Excel skills.

Personal Qualities and Experience

Essential:

• Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards).

Desirable:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.

• Strong communication, teamwork, leadership, strategic change management, achievement focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.