Commercial Manager (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Schindler Group; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction firm based in the United Kingdom is searching for an experienced commercial and cost management manager. This role requires extensive experience in contract management, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively negotiate with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a technical background, particularly in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, and demonstrate proficiency in key software like SAP. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive culture and offers meaningful work enhancing urban life.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Diverse and supportive culture

Purpose-driven organization

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing Joint Contracts and New Engineering Contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of specialist tender and contract negotiations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple objectives and multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial negotiations with customers and the supply chain.
• Engage with key stakeholders across the business.
• Ensure value-for-money for the customer.

Skills

Cost management

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

ERP system capability (SAP)

Education

BSc or equivalent in a technical field

Qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

What you bring

The successful candidate will be passionate about cost management, whilst at the same time enabling value-for-money to the customer. As an experienced commercial and cost management manager, you’ll have a significant amount of interaction with key stakeholders across the business and the customer-side, so strong and clear communication (verbal and written) is a must. Other requirements for the successful individual include:

• Extensive experience/knowledge of managing Joint Contracts, Tribunal Contracts and New Engineering Contracts
• Working knowledge of how the Transport Department works
• In-depth knowledge of specialist tender and contract negotiations
• Proven track record of managing multiple objectives, multi-site teams and a matrix organisation
• Planning and organising
• Diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Active team member
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the organisation
• Management of commercial negotiations with both customers and supply chain
• Technical expert, role holder will be educated to at least BSc or equivalent full technical standard. Ideally hold a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Demonstrate IT literacy capability including full literacy with Microsoft Office suite
• Able to use (or learn to use) our ERP system - SAP

Key Qualities and Competencies for the position

• Ability to balance the longer-term strategic goals with the short-term business performance.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills
• Outstanding communication skills, with customer service etiquette
• Excellent time management, planning and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Strong business / commercial acumen and negotiation capability, ability to solve complex issues, exercise sound judgement and the ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Confidential and trustworthy

What’s in it for you?

• Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
• Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
• Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow. Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Discover more on our career website.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.