Commercial Manager Fit-out/joinery - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Humres Technical Recruitment Ltd

Humres Technical Recruitment Ltd
Humres Technical Recruitment Ltd
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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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We are currently looking for a
Commercial Manager to join a well-established
high-end fit-out & joinery contractor working on medium to large sized contracts across the London area.

The company have been operating for over 30 years. They have a wide and varied client base and a long pipeline of work for the coming year ahead.


They have an immediate requirement to strengthen the commercial arm of the company and wish to recruit a commercial manager who will be based at the company?s Milton Keynes offices.


The Role

  • The commercial manager will be responsible for the recruitment training and development of QS?s geared to the project demands and growth of the company.
  • A succession plan is being put in place for key senior management to take the business to the next stage and allow the owner directors to step back; the commercial manager role is identified as a key senior management role.
  • Interior contracting experience is critical, and an understanding of general building alterations and shell preparation works would be an advantage.
  • An understanding of the joinery manufacturing process and bespoke joinery installation would be an advantage.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are required along with good negotiation and analytical skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills, collaboration and influencing skills with an ability to complete many tasks simultaneously to meet strict deadlines or with multiple and changing priorities in a highvolume environment are essential.
  • An ability to work independently and as part of a team and possessing strong people and management skills will assist the commercial manager to grow into the role and assist in building a strong commercial team.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure, multitasking, and the capacity to prioritise workloads are also essential attributes.
  • Computer literacy is expected with a good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
  • An understanding of MS Project would also be beneficial.

Aspects of the role will include:

  • Adjudication of tenders
  • Key accounts management
  • Occasional estimating to assist during periods of heavy workload
  • Vetting collateral warranties
  • Assess contractual risk
  • Supply chain management; reviewing and updating subcontracts and ordering protocols
  • Participate in tender interviews and contract negotiations
  • Participate in ?handover? meeting with the project delivery team
  • Provide ongoing support and responding to commercial queries made by the project delivery team
  • Ensure variations are priced and agreed timeously
  • Ensure contractual correspondence including EoT, claims and the like are prepared, submitted in good time and are agreed.
  • Negotiate and settle final accounts
  • Implementing and maintaining effective contract management information systems.
  • Leading and assisting with contract enforcement, evaluating nonconformance, dispute resolution and other remedies.
  • Maintain sound and cooperative working relationships with existing clients
  • Actively promote the organisation and services offered by the company
  • Keep up to date with industry trends and changes that may impact on the business
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