Assistant Commercial Manager

Assists the procurement and management of works packages, including preliminary packages, to deliver profit to business in accordance with Business Unit plan.

Procures the project 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

Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration with focus on trade packages and other supply orders. This includes (but is not limited to) interim payments, management of change accounts, cashflows, final accounting and contract administration

Adhering (and where necessary put in place) to structures and processes to ensure consistency of delivery across the project

Managing supply chain relationships at package level to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement

Accurate recording of timesheets and inputting into the client valuations where required.

The commercial manager will also support the Aftercare Team where required with procurement and contract administration.

The role is subject to obtaining the required security clearances for the Project.

Experience & background:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree
• Holds or working towards RICS or CIOB
• Experience working for a reputable main contractor as a commercial manager or quantity surveyor
• Tendering subcontract works packages of medium to high value
• Able to prepare subcontract documentation ready for engrossment by external parties
• Advanced word-processing, Excel spreadsheet packages
• Good understanding of building technology / construction methods
• Ability to read drawings and construction design information
• Valuing interim applications
• Preparation of internal monthly cost reports / cost to complete forecasts
• Measurement and valuation techniques

We will provide:

• 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 gym's nation wide

Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK () or Vetting explained - GOV.UK ()

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