Commercial Manager

React Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established M&E services installer is seeking a Commercial Manager in Rochester, England. This role requires proven success in managing multiple projects and developing client relationships. The candidate will oversee pricing, budgets, and contract negotiations, working closely with the MD and a trainee QS. The company focuses on new build residential projects with values from £100k to £4m. Benefits include 21 days leave, a contributory pension scheme, and free parking.

Benefits

21 days leave + BH

Contributory pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in running and completing multiple projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Experience in pricing enquiries and submitting tenders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pricing enquiries and submitting tenders.
• Attending meetings and negotiations for new work.
• Establishing and controlling budgets for labour and materials.
• Conducting contract and scope reviews for pricing variations.
• Managing subcontract procurement and negotiations.
• Providing cost reports and performance outlines.
• Handling contract disputes and final accounts.

Skills

Commercial experience with an M, E or M&E company

Strong commercial awareness

Job description

Our established M&E services installer is seeking a Commercial Manager.

The role will suit a Commercial Manager who has proven experience/success in the running and completing of multiple projects, developing and maintaining relationships with Clients.

Our client will also consider applications from Senior Estimator/QS candidates looking for promotion.

Salary: depending on relevant industry experience - disclosed at registration

Location: Rochester - no hybrid working

Sites: London, mainly based within M25

Hours: 7.30am to 4.30pm or 8am to 5pm

1 hour lunch break

Benefits

• 21 days leave + BH
• Contributory pension scheme, free parking

This role will be Head of Commercial (electrical) for the company working closely with the MD and Mechanical Commercial Manager - with 1 direct report - a trainee/apprentice QS. The work is new build residential, mainly apartments (high-rise). Project values currently range from £100k to £4m.

Commercial Manager key tasks/responsibilities

• Responsible for pricing enquiries/submitting tenders
• Attending post-tender, pre-contact meetings and new work negotiations
• Establishing & controlling budgets for labour & materials
• Contract and scope reviews in order to highlight variations and subsequent pricing of the same
• S/C procurement, negotiations & sub-contracts
• Cost reporting and monthly CVRs - outlining performance, drilling-down on specific items/areas of concern etc. - presentation to Group Directors
• Contract disputes, final accounts etc. (up & downline)
• Working closely with other departments within the group of businesses
• Commercial experience with an M, E or M&E company is essential
• Strong commercial awareness essential