Commercial Manager

Jersey Electricity Plc; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks a Commercial Manager for their Basildon office. The role focuses on managing commercial performance, overseeing contract management processes, and supporting project delivery. The ideal candidate will bring significant project management experience and a strong understanding of NEC contracts, alongside excellent team leadership skills. Attractive benefits including a competitive salary, company car allowance, and personal development programs are provided.

Benefits

Company Car/Car allowance

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance and Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing commercial performance of projects.
• Well-developed understanding of NEC3/4 contracts.
• Proven record in managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial team and practices.
• Advise on commercial risks and opportunities on contracts.
• Oversee invoicing and manage supply chain contracts.

Skills

Team Management

Contract Management

Financial Forecasting

Communication

Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Commercial Manager

Basildon / Essex

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, this role includes the management of the commercial team and practices. Advising on the commercial risks and opportunities on contracts from tender to completion. Being responsible for the commercial performance of several frameworks. Providing commercial support and advice to Work Winning and other functions as required. Support the Senior Commercial Manager in preparing the regional management accounts and Contract Reviews.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• NEC3/4 and bespoke contract management of multiple contracts
• Manage and develop the Commercial Team ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Identification & notification of Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Management of supply chain contracts and agreements
• Provide cash forecasts and take responsibility of cash flow forecasting
• CVR creation and management
• Establishment and management of monthly project reviews
• Ensure projects are executed in line with the financial plan and contracts
• Managing the dispute and defects process with the Client and Subcontractors
• Manage invoicing and overdue applications or debts
• Responsible for quotation approvals and ensuring contract orders are in place
• Oversee the preparation of BoQ, measurements and valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with Clients
• Maintain control of Subcontractor's accounts and minimise the cost of any variations
• Manage Sub-Contractor AFP's, issue and certify Payment Certificates & PLN (Pay Less Notices) and keeping a full record of the cumulative position of supply chain account
• Develop a monthly senior project review process with the Senior Commercial Manager
• Aid with pre-tender review process
• Attend Client progress meetings and manage contractual KPIs
• Follow procedures for Client work approval
• Effective communication with all levels of personnel and enjoy working as a team
• Develop and maintain positive long term relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement
• Provide cost advice and value engineering solutions

What we're looking for:

• Significant Experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of projects
• A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, particularly NEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills at a practical level to live projects
• Proven record in managing a team
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects
• Experience of managing volume based projects
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or other related discipline (can be substituted by a relevant HNC and suitable experience)

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Company Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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