Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Commercial Manager for a substantial residential project in Luton. This dynamic role involves guiding project valuations, negotiating contracts, and ensuring commercial risks are managed effectively, contributing to the success of major builds.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Opportunities for progression

Dedicated Training & Development

Team bonding events

Sporting Events

Qualifications

• Experience managing large residential new build projects.
• Positive proactive approach to delivering customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on valuation of work in progress.
• Negotiate with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare monthly contract review reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Manager

Location: Onsite in Luton, Bedfordshire

Midgard, JRL Group's main contractor is looking for a Commercial Manager for a new major multi block residential project, ranging from 14 - 20 storeys. The project is conveniently located a 15minute walk from Luton train station.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, with confidence of working for an established and growing company.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Opportunity for progression within the business.
• An opportunity to work on some of the nation’s most exciting Construction projects.
• Dedicated Training & Development Department.
• A stimulating & dynamic environment.
• Team bonding events.
• Sporting Events – perfect for the keen cyclist/runner.

Midgard is the main contracting division of the +£800m turnover JRL Group and utilises all the company's in-house resources and facilities to provide clients with a bespoke construction service. We have gone back to the time when contractors carried out work themselves with a dedicated, reliable workforce and their own fleet of plant and equipment.

Due to continued growth we are seeking to recruit a Commercial Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a tenacious attitude, with a desire to succeed and progress in their career. They will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Responsibilities:

• Provision of guidance and advice on valuation of work in progress and future projections.
• Negotiating with client’s representatives, sub-contractors and other consultants.
• Advise on contractual implications of intended courses of action.
• When appointed, undertake the integrated role of package manager on a project.
• Advise on commercial risks within the project or projects.
• Preparation of monthly contract review reports.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts information.
• Identify change and implement change control process and agreement.
• Ensure that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement.

Desirable Criteria:

• Ideally you will have experience of managing large Residential new build projects.
• Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues.
• Seeks out ways to add value to customer’s business.
• Strives for achievement of business goals.
• Shows initiative in resolving problems.
• Inspires, challenges and motivates others.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, the JRL Group is the right place for you.