Commercial Manager (Remote)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Commercial Manager to enhance operational efficiency and drive financial performance. This role offers the flexibility to work primarily from home, with occasional visits to key offices. You will oversee the management of contracts and operational expenditures, ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards. Your expertise in commercial awareness and contract management will be crucial in identifying risks and opportunities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. If you're a commercially driven professional looking for a dynamic work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in commercial, technical, legal, or finance roles.
• Strong background in contract management and financial optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial management of FM supply contracts and capital projects.
• Manage contract variations and collaborate with the supply chain for procurement.
• Conduct annual benchmarking to verify value for money for the client.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Contract Management

Financial Optimisation

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Professional qualification (Finance or Technical)

Job description

About The Role

Atlas Workplace Services is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support our Operations and Projects/Life Cycle departments, ensuring effective commercial management across our services.

This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work primarily from home while occasionally visiting the Milton Keynes / Oxford offices for key meetings and activities.

The Commercial Manager will oversee contracts and operational expenditure, manage financial commitments, identify and mitigate risks, and drive contract performance in line with Atlas's corporate governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial management of FM supply contracts, client contracts, Lifecycle Replacements, and capital projects.
• Manage contract variations, including pricing, service schedule adjustments, and setting service levels.
• Collaborate with the supply chain for procurement of new contracts and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Handle supplier and client invoicing, payments, and maintain documentation for quality and financial compliance.
• Conduct annual benchmarking to verify value for money (VFM) for the client.
• Maintain and manage FM data systems, tracking all service variations, contract amendments, and risk management data.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, enforcing corporate governance policies.
• Provide commercial insight to support other teams, focusing on efficiency and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Prepare valuation certifications and contract performance reports, while monitoring budget compliance.

Continuous Improvement (CI) & Process Optimisation

• Assist in developing and implementing CI programs aligned with company strategy.
• Track CI KPIs and metrics, reporting progress to senior management.
• Support Operational teams with process improvements, offering guidance as needed.

About You

Minimum Qualifications, Certifications and Training required

• Degree level education or equivalent
• Professional qualification (Finance or Technical)

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience for this role

• 5-10 years' commercial, technical, Legal or finance experience in an FM provider.
• Commercial Awareness
• Experience of prioritising and working to strict deadlines
• Experience of working with all levels of stakeholders in the business

If you're a commercially driven professional with a strong background in contract management and financial optimisation, and you're looking for a flexible work environment, we'd love to hear from you!

About The Company

Atlas Workplace Services was built to be different to the faceless organisations in facilities management industry that often lack the human touch. Our ambition is to make buildings and facilities better for the people who work in them. Why do we do this? It's simple. We know that buildings are better places to be when they are looked after by people who care.

We achieve this by combining our unique understanding with useful technology and an above-and-beyond attitude from our people on the ground and in our support centres. This provides a more personal approach to facilities management and building maintenance services.

We are present right across the UK at more than 1,000 sites and over 11 million square feet of premises. Our services include engineering maintenance, security, cleaning, compliance, reception, energy solutions and more.