COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Our client, a reputable and established building services company is looking for a Commercial Manager and offering wages of up to 65K

We are looking for a Commercial Manager to work within our Commercial team to help manage all costs on a range of projects to minimise the cost of each project whilst maximising value for money and maintaining the required delivery standards. The successful candidate will work closely with our Project Managers and assume responsibility for a full range of commercial duties to provide effective financial and contractual control on all contracts.

Preparing monthly payment applications and agreeing with Client's QS
Preparing internal budgets and working alongside the Procurement team to develop these budgets.
Preparing monthly cash-flow reports
Managing change by identifying, valuing, and agreeing variations
Collating monthly labour, material, plant, and subcontractor cost data to feed into Senior Management cost reports
Assisting with reviews of proposed contracts, contractual arrangements, and contract documentation
Preparation of sub-contract orders - from tender enquiries to placement of order
Daily administration of subcontractor accounts to ensure timely management of all costs from point of order through to payment.
Evaluation of sub-contractor applications and raising relative payment certificates
Providing support to Pre-Construction team by reviewing tender documentation
Assisting with routine assessments of commercial risk on projects
Regular meetings with Project Team members to provide support on any commercial issues. * Assisting and advising on routine contract administration issues SKILLS REQUIRED

Ideally minimum HNC qualified but may be working towards a recognised qualification
Appropriate commercial and financial experience on a range of construction projects, both large and small
Reasonable knowledge of mechanical and electrical installations in large buildings
Experience of various types of contract and contractual frameworks
Excellent literacy, numeric and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering information.
Strong awareness of recognised commercial management processes used across the full time-line of any construction project.
Working understanding of procurement, stock management, health and safety best practice and legislation
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills:PERSON SPECIFICATION

Confident * Excellent interpersonal skills
Highly organised
Self-motivated
Problem solver with keen analytical skills
Adaptable
Good communicator
Strong team player
Full UK driver's license ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ongoing career development plan, including the opportunity to grow with the company during its rapid rate of expansion.
There is a potential requirement for occasional out of hours working.
Company Pension
Training opportunities
20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays Please call Padstone Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) to apply or submit a CV