Senior Commercial Manager - Building Services
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Construction
Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
London, United Kingdom and 1 more
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Job DescriptionKey responsibilities:
Procurement of 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.
Liaising and communicating with the Client team in accordance with the
contract. Managing supply chain relationships to ensure a consistent and
coordinated approach to procurement.
Robust implementation and management of commercial, legal, insurance and risk controls of the Project.
Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration.
This includes (but is not limited to) interim payments, management of change
accounts, cashflows, final accounting and contract administration.
You will ensure that the project is delivered in a safe, timely, efficient and
sustainable manner, whilst achieving project targets, meeting client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the business.
Maintain CSCS card for the role
Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role or qualified by appropriate level of experience (as noted below)
Have a related Chartership such as MRICS or MCIOB
Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours
Written and verbal communication to influence and build relationships
Ability to influence and lead teams
Demonstrates skills in the avoidance and defence of claims
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 and cost management software
Ability to read drawings and construction design information
Valuing interim applications
Measurement and valuation techniques
Management of claims including assessment of entitlement for prolongation, loss and Expense including inflation
Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards and procedures
Commercial and financial understanding in the above context – ability to contribute to value engineering as part of the design process
Understand and apply commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems
Maintains detailed prelim forecasts and actual costs and intervenes were negative trends identified
Management of bonds, PCGs, warranty insurances and associated risks
Management of cost, value and profit
Reports accurately to the monthly forecast final account
Manages cash flow to the benefit of the project and business
Good understanding of building technology / construction
methods
Full knowledge and understanding of JCT, NEC, Construction Management and Management Contracting Contracts
Experience in Commercial office projects managing large MEP packages and taking projects through to CAT B finish.
Background with a main contractor on projects above £30m in value
Proven track record of delivering successful construction projects safely
Experience of managing field construction activities on major/complex projects
Demonstratable experience in construction, including a sound knowledge of Construction methodology, process and sequence
Procurement of work packages in line with the Project Procurement Strategy
Conversion of the project from preconstruction to construction
Communicating and liaising with the Client team in accordance with the contract
Production of Tender Recommendation Reports and Contract Sum Analysis
Preparation of Subcontracts for execution in line with limits of authority
Procures robust packages with an understanding of package interfaces
Manages the change process in accordance with the contract
Prepares bid documentation to ensure a fully defined tender
Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player
Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF)…
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