Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager, London, £60-65,000 + Car

A global player in the energy business are looking for a results driven Commercial Manager to join their Building Services business in London. With over 150 employees based between 2 sites this person will be given a great opportunity to join a team of people who are part of an international, dynamic and responsible company who fosters an environment driven by continuous improvement.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for the commercial management of the Buildings Application Centre, ensuring policy and procedures are adhered to with respect to SRM Contractual and financial guidelines and financial accounting of projects.

Provide support to the Buildings South Application Centre leadership team in coaching and developing a culture of Best Practice Risk management, forecasting, legal issues, contract agreements negotiation, reducing overdue debt, improving projects cash flow and effectiveness of labour and subcontractors to maximise revenue, profit whilst reducing the exposure of risk in the Division.

Main responsibilities

Reviews complex contract documentation and prepares a response to the Customer, co-ordinating with the legal department and other support functions that mitigates the contractual, financial and Insurance risks in accordance with the Corporate Solution Risk Management guidelines and best practice. Negotiates with the Customer to establish a contract solution that provides the best possible risk profile.

Provides contractual and financial support to the front office and tender teams for complex opportunities and coaches and provides awareness on Solutions Risk management and best practice

Attends Tender reviews to ensure the SRM process has been complied with and best practice risk management implemented.
Process reviews and approvals through the Corporate SRM where required, e.g. performance contracts, high value opportunities, derogations to the Corporate position etc

Contractual and financial support in the contract execution phase, to the Operations/Project Managers/ Contract team to mitigate contractual and financial risks, for:
– Review of contracts in line with sold position
– Execution of contracts in line with corporate guidelines for coming in to force
– Adherence to contractual conditions to secure full entitlements in respect changes including loss and expense.
– Contractual conditions are adhered to in protecting the business against L&D`s, i.e. issuing delay notices, requests for extension of time.

Assists in the negotiation of Framework agreements for key Customers that would benefit the Business strategy

Assists in the negotiation of Framework agreements for key Customers that would benefit the Business strategy

Assist the Operations/ Project Manager in lessons learnt on key projects, margin and cash improvement actions.

Provide direction and leadership to the Commercial Team, ensuring the ongoing development of the teams skills/competences and that resource levels are optimized to meet the company’s objectives. Ensure monthly reporting and reviews is carried out in an accurate and timely manner

Participate as an active member of the Divisional Leadership Team, providing a proactive contribution to ensure that the overall Divisional objectives (including budgets) are achieved.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level, with potential qualification in contract manage

Evidence of relevant CPD

Relevant experience in commercial management at a middle manager level

Relevant experience in Leading a team and developing people

This role is based in London and is commutable from Slough, Hounslow, Enfield, Woking, Croydon, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Kent, Surrey, Maidenhead, Luton, Crawley, Watford, etc.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to find out more then please Kate Wills at Vantage Consulting