Commercial Manager

RPS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their Project and Cost Management team. The role involves cost planning, preparation of tender documents, and on-site assessments. Candidates should have a working knowledge of JCT Contracts and strong organizational skills. The company offers personalized development plans and supports flexible working arrangements, fostering an inclusive environment aimed at enhancing career growth and innovation.

Benefits

Accredited training provider

Personalized development plans

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to implement the principles of construction contract practice.
• A strong desire to learn and develop professional skills.
• Pragmatic approach and ability to amend planned activities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning including producing cost plans for commercial purposes.
• Preparation of tender documents and construction documents.
• Conduct assessments of interim valuations and final accounts on-site.

Skills

Working knowledge of JCT Contract

Excellent report writing skills

Excellent time management

Strong Health and Safety awareness

IT skills - Excel

Job description

Commercial Manager

RPS are seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with proven experience in delivering challenging projects to complement our rapidly growing team in our Manchester city centre office.

Our Project and Cost Management team are industry leading experts with an excellent reputation in delivering projects within all sectors of the built environment.

Recognising the value in establishing and sustaining long term relationships being customer focused in all areas of our practice. We are passionate about delivering success. With an enviable client list and the scale and diversity of projects that only a multi-disciplinary consultancy can offer, we can provide unparalleled opportunities to showcase your talents and truly develop your career.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding,and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company :

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

What you’ll be doing

• Cost planning, this will include producing cost plans for commercial purposes
• Preparation of tender documents
• Preparing Construction Document
• Preparation of reports through the project process
• Pre and post contract duties on a variety of public and commercial projects
• Visiting sites to conduct assessment of interim valuations and final accounts
• Perform the role of employer’s agent or contract administration services

Who we’re looking for

• Working knowledge of JCT Contract
• Ability to implement the principles of construction contract practice
• A strong desire to learn and develop professional skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• IT skills - Excel essential
• Strong Health and Safety awareness
• Pragmatic approach and ability to amend planned activities at short notice

What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

Weencourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking.We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas.Werespect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone.You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary.Hereyou’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.#LI-KB1

Our commitment to Diversityand Inclusion

Mindful that a truly inclusiveorganization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and withoutunnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusionprinciples in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communitiesand clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the bestavailable talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversityand inclusion

Our people live our purpose,deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behavioursdefine who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that wedo. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a greatplace to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one ofour five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace :

‘We are respectful,acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution ofeveryone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent.People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List oftrusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge anyspeculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not onthis list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require anyfurther information.