Commercial Manager - Manchester

Boden Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee FM contracts and manage stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a BSC in Business Management or Engineering, and professional membership in RICS, CIMA, or ACCA. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 with a car allowance and bonus. Join a market leader known for innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• PFI and Healthcare Estates Experience required.
• Experience in managing difficult customer and stakeholder conversations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hard FM contracts and deal with stakeholders effectively.
• Manage procurement processes for reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal departments.

Skills

Excellent people management skills

Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations

Excellent reporting and writing skills

Computer literate

Good verbal and written communication skills

Aptitude for problem solving

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Confident and logical under pressure

Education

BSC or similar in Business Management or Engineering Principles

Professional Membership: RICS / CIMA / ACCA

Job description

Are you ready to leverage your commercial expertise at a leading FM company? A major Facilities Management organisation is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their team in a PFI healthcare setting. This role is on-site in Manchester and a great opportunity for a seasoned professional.

Salary: GBP65,000 + 5,200 car allowance + 10% bonus

Location: Manchester (on‑site)

Full-time, Permanent

The Role

• Oversee hard fm contract and deal with stakeholders effectively.
• Oversee commercial procedures related to supply chain contracts, including procurement, amendments, and ensuring value for money and compliance.
• Manage procurement processes for reactive maintenance, ensuring appropriate supply chain selection and compliance with company procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal departments such as Commercial, Legal, and Compliance.
• Support self-delivery of planned maintenance activities with operational leads, involving subcontractors only when necessary.
• Protect the company s commercial interests through a thorough understanding of contractual, legal, and insurance processes.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, providing professional support to ensure contract compliance and project delivery.

You

• BSC or similar in Business Management or Engineering Principles.
• Professional Membership: RICS / CIMA / ACCA.
• PFI and Healthcare Estates Experience.
• Experience in external and internal Customer Management and managing difficult customer and stakeholder conversations.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work regulations.
• Excellent reporting and writing skills
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with a good level of mathematical skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving using a logical approach.
• Confident and logical under pressure but must understand urgency and respond accordingly.

What s in it for you?

Join a market leading Facilities Management organisation known for innovation, partnership and continuous improvement.

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