Senior Commercial Manager- Aftercare

Lendlease; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee aftercare support for complex construction projects. This role involves managing relationships with subcontractors, preparing costings, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. You will work autonomously, primarily supporting teams in Birmingham and Manchester, while safeguarding the company's commercial position. The ideal candidate will possess expert knowledge of construction contracts and strong communication skills, making a significant impact on project delivery. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and diversity, and take the next step in your career with us.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible work options

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

3 days wellbeing leave

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing complex construction contracts and relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of aftercare projects.
• Prepare accurate monthly commercial reports and cash forecasts.
• Implement and adhere to aftercare policies and procedures.

Skills

Expert knowledge of construction contracts

Good communication skills

Cost control methods

Negotiation skills

Dispute resolution experience

Knowledge of building technology

Strong planning and organization skills

Education

Quantity surveying degree or equivalent

RICS professional qualification

Tools

Enablon

PMTR/PID’s

Job description

About us

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We are recruiting for a Senior Commercial Manager initially to provide aftercare support. From costings to implementing policies and managing the relationships with subcontractors and the supply chain. You will work autonomously to support the construction teams outside of London (predominantly supporting on sites in Manchester and Birmingham).

Responsible for safeguarding of Bovis’s contractual, commercial, and financial position on projects in Aftercare. Work alongside Aftercare Project Director.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Implementation of and adherence with Aftercare Policy
• Prepare costing exercises as and when required, this will include market testing and general pricing activities.
• Continuously exploring all avenues for recovery of expenditure (Investigate and establish contractual responsibilities and liabilities in terms of Bovis and Supply chain).
• Accurate monthly commercial reporting and cash forecasting
• General commercial management of supply chain, this includes (but is not limited to) interim payments, management of change accounts, cashflows, final accounting (client and subcontractor) and contract administration.
• Robust implementation and management of commercial, legal, insurance and risk controls and policies (including but not limited to PCP where appropriate, Enablon and PMTR/PID’s)
• Working with Aftercare Project Director to plan works in timeframes having least impact to Regions business plan GPM, reporting to Commercial Director
• Review / respond and issue contractual Notices both upstream and downstream as appropriate
• Procure works where necessary for replacement supply chain in accordance with approved strategy ensuring that orders are fully scoped, bought at best value and are correctly contracted in accordance with limits of authority.
• Managing supply chain relationships to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement
• Prepare contract documentation and negotiate contract terms to limit risk to the company
• Assist in resolution of legal disputes
• Manage internal approval process in line with LOA
• Adhering (and where necessary put in place) to structures and processes to ensure consistency of delivery across the project.
• Administer payments to supply chain (subcontractors, design teams and external legal teams) as appropriate
• Where appropriate Prepare and submit insurance claims and secure Bovis entitlement under the policy conditions.
• Production of Lessons Learnt documents and presentations for use in feedback sessions to Regional projects in both PIC and PID
• Putting in place structures to ensure consistency of delivery across the project
• Assist with the resolution of legal disputes, working in conjunction with the legal department.

Experience & background:

• Expert knowledge of various forms of construction contracts.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills working at all levels (Client, Colleagues, Designers, Subcontractors and Suppliers)
• Good written communication skills – reports, record keeping, letters (etc)
• Knowledge of insurance policies and claims process
• Demonstrate implementation of cost control methods.
• Knowledge of measurement and valuation techniques.
• Good understanding of building technology / construction methods.
• Knowledge of project insurance requirements.
• Advanced subject matter knowledge across multiple functions, in particular, Commercial, Procurement, Contractual / Legislative, and Project Management
• Strong planning and organisation skills with ability to manage competing and diverse work effectively within strict timeframes.
• Demonstrate procurement procedures / best practice.
• Ability to explore contractual routes to limit Bovis exposure.
• Good negotiation skills
• Experience of dispute resolution
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements / legislation related to the construction industry
• Quantity surveying degree or equivalent
• RICS professional qualification

We will provide:

• Car allowance
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or disabled.

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