Commercial Manager - Construction

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an ambitious commercial manager to join their growing team in London. The role involves overseeing contract administration, cash flow forecasting, and ensuring financial compliance throughout projects. Ideal candidates will hold a formal RICS qualification and possess significant experience in commercial management, especially in fit-out environments.

Benefits

Part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options available

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of commercial management within a Fit out environment.
• Ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Leadership skills in managing motivated teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers.
• Provide regular cash flow forecasts of expenditure.
• Manage the change management process and assess associated risks.

Skills

Commercial management

Client relationship building

Digital savviness

Team leadership

Education

Formal qualification RICS or similar

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: Working with Mace Interiors to deliver some of the most innovative, sustainable and technically advanced projects.

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

• Client focus - Deliver on our promise

• Integrity - Always do the right thing

• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking commercial manager to join our established and growing team in London.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Ensuring contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and subcontractors are administered.

• Administering incentivisation arrangements as appropriate.

• Oversee the assessment of EWN’s and compensation events.

• Providing regular cash flow forecast of expenditure.

• Managing the change management process consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project outturn.

• Producing a monthly consolidated cost and expenditure report for the section of the project.

• Overseeing the monthly valuation process.

• Reviewing potential contractor and supplier claims the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement.

• Overseeing the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contracts for the project.

• Overseeing the raising of consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.

• Overseeing the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.

• Providing commercial input to tender documentation as necessary.

• Overseeing the payment of contractors.

• Ensuring all instructions issued by the project manager are reviewed for cost implications.

• Supporting the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of any proposed changes.

You’ll need to have:

• Formal qualification RICS or similar and substantial experience of commercial management.

• You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.

• Experience as a commercial manager/quantity surveyor within a Fit out environment

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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