Commercial Manager - Utilities
£50,000 - £55,000 + £6000 Car Allowance
Flexible Working

Your New Company

The UK's Utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. Our client has a vision to be the leading customer service focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks.

To support their continued growth They are looking for a Commercial Manager to join their team. They're looking for someone who is passionate, not just about the industry, but also about supporting their teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365 that really make a difference to local people and communities.

Your new role

As Commercial Manager you will be supporting with the development, implementation and management of all commercial activities and controls for the business unit you are assigned to. Responsible for the implementation of the group commercial strategy, tracking contract performance to budget and forecasts, carrying out formal reviews to support the financial accounts, managing adherence to the procurement strategy, providing commercial support to the Managing Director, dealing with ad hoc requests and commercial insight for decision making and ultimately maximising the profitability of your business unit whilst ensuring the Ipsum values are upheld (Safety, Service & Specialist).

Main Accountabilities:

​Day to day line management of your direct report, supporting their development and career goals.
​Support the business unit in the generation of tenders for all opportunities.
​Provision of advice on commercial issues to the Operational and Managing Director.
​Management of work in progress risk, via accurate billing, and support with payment collection.
​Execution of the measurement process for all contracts.
​Preparation of any sub-contract tender requirements.
​Assist the Operations Team in capturing costs that are accurate against the appropriate works budget.
​Assist with risk management and mitigation.
​Maintaining visibility of expenditure to ensure works are completed to budget.
​Management of contract applications for payment by clients.
​Preparation of monthly CVR's (Cost Value Reconciliations) on a monthly basis.
Interface with the Senior Management Team and attend management reviews as required.About you

Qualifications/ skills/ experience

​Bachelors/Masters degree or equivalent qualification
​Demonstrable experience within a similar commercial role
​Professional membership of a relevant body would be beneficial (e.g. ICM, RICS, ACCA)
​Experience of operating in a commercial, multi-divisional organisation.
​Demonstrable experience of managing and developing peopleour client is committed to supporting and developing their people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing ambitious business, they can offer people opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to enable them to progress in their career. Investing in their people and enhancing their expertise and flexibility enables them to deliver the highest standard of service to customers.

In return our client will offer:

£50,000 - £55,000 Per annum (Basic Salary)
£6000 Car allowance
Career development including professional qualifications and accreditations
Life Assurance Cover
Flexible Working
Pension

If you feel you have the necessary skills to fulfil this position or would simply like to find out more, please apply or reach out to (url removed)

YOU MAY BE A: Commercial Assistant, Commercial Manager, Commercial Consultant, Commercial Lead

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