Commercial Manager

What you'll be doing
Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors acting in the role of the Employer’s Agent (PQS) to a series of Framework Contractors Manage and be responsible for the process of monthly assessments of the Framework Contractors applications

Take part in collaborative cost reviews to assist in pricing each of the works call off orders

Audit cost on a regular basis in line with the Employers audit regime for all NEC Option C contracts

Agree / make recommendations for final accounts with each of the Framework Contractors for each of their call off packages

Ensure CPS KPIs are achieved

Report, on a monthly basis, the performance in month and year to date of each of the Framework Contractors against AMFP and rolling forecast.

Report, on a monthly basis, the remaining forecast for the year for each of the Framework Contractors Report, on a monthly basis, to the CPS Senior Team including progress, fees earned, cost to date, forecast and EVMUpdate the CPS forecast for EMI works on a monthly basis and report to the Employer Make applications to the Employer for all works to date for EMI works and calculate and apply for fees on framework spend

Take part in the AMFP process each year to set the budgets for the following year Manage and be responsible for CPS Subcontractors undertaking PDA works, including liabilities, payments and EVMPreparation of monthly CVR reports and reporting to senior management

Assist in the preparation of the annual AMFPEstablish strategic approach to the management of the Framework Contractors Take part and contribute to the M25 Community events (CTSG and commercial forums)
Who we're looking for
Previous experience of running and managing a Commercial Team Previous relevant experience in commercial management of NEC Option C acting as Employer’s Agent Detailed understanding of the operation of the NEC contract

Experience in Cost Accreditation auditing

Experience in EVM calculations and reporting

Membership of a relevant professional body and/or working towards a relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/InstCESA valid CSCS card is required
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.

- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us
Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and…