Commercial Manager
Permanent £75K
- £85K / Year
A market leader in SPV management is seeking a commercial manager to support the commercial team in the delivery of complex construction matters, operational and financial matters and other ad-hoc project related issues.
Job Title: Commercial Manager Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Location: Preston (Hybrid role) Full-time, Permanent The Role - Responsible for commercial compliance of the delivery of the terms of the Settlement Agreement in relation to construction and operational matters.
- Provide or organise cover for commercial managers/consultants for absences (planned or unplanned).
- Maintain the Commercial Issues log and engage in regular dialogue with the Operational leads of the business e.g., Key Account Managers (KAMs) & Project Boards.
- Collaborate with the various legal practices who provide support to the Commercial team.
- Review T&C’s for subconsultants.
- Support the UK team on any commercial matters/act as a sounding board.
- Review reports produced by commercial/operational employees & consultants prior to these being issued to the Project Boards.
- Ensure timesheets are updated on a weekly basis and issued to the Commercial Director.
- Provide support to the business in interpreting contracts, particularly Project Agreements.
- Support in dealing with disputes.
- Focused on risk/exposure when dealing with SPV commercial matters.
- Attending the SPV Board meetings where required.
- Provide Project Management structures for SPV’s that establish reporting requirements, structures, and frequencies; develop meetings schedules, attendees, and frequencies; develop technical input from colleagues into programmes and develop critical path/activity schedules.
You - A qualified professional with the range of skills to provide commercial support to the business.
- A knowledge of PFI, contractual frameworks and construction/operational matters are essential.
- Able to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, including at Board level.
- Able to manage constructively and pragmatically difficult and complex situations and remain calm and professional at all times.
- Good interpersonal skills, articulate and capable of interacting with professional, trade and the members of the public, coupled with the ability to assertively deal with conflict situations.
- IT literate and able to use word processing, spreadsheets, and other business software, to a practical level – but in particular excellent Excel/Word skills.
- Clear, concise report writing and good presentation skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and in a team environment.
- Self-motivated self-starter, hardworking and flexible – able to work under own initiative or as part of a team, from home office as well as client sites and company offices.
- Proven multi-tasking skills.
- Positive and creative outlook essential. An innovative approach to problem solving is highly valued.
What’s In It For You? Join a market leading SPV organisation known for innovation, partnership and continuous improvement.
- 25 days annual leave
- Life cover (4x)
Apply Now Click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Suleiman. Interviews are taking place now for the Commercial manager role. Don’t miss your chance to shape a commercially critical function inside a major SPV leader!
