Commercial Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive and lead projects commercially to ensure they are procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality
• Formulate commercial strategies in connection with conflict avoidance, conflict management and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance of all contractual activities on the project
• Develop and manage the issue of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
• Monitor and report on all commercial aspects of projects, proposing mitigation actions for any issues
• Manage the assessment and valuation of contractor applications and payment certifications
• Provide advice on change management and produce documentation for approval
• Ensure proper retention and archiving of commercial records and undertake final account settlements

• Significant post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Demonstrable commercial and contract management experience (pre and post contract essential)
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• Experience in implementing and delivering strategic objectives and associated change programmes
• Confidence and ability to assert influence
• Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree
• Full Membership of RICS or CICES

• RICS accredited degree
• Full Membership of RICS
• CICES accredited degree
• Full Membership of CICES