manager, chief commercial officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Francesca's Recruitment Ltd

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Francesca's Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for Commercial Manager Construction Build, Interiors Refurbishment for the Manchester Region

• Car Allowance
• My client is a dynamic and specialist interior fit-out contractor operating in a variety of sectors ranging from leisure hospitality, high end commercial office, hotel, luxury residential, museum, heritage and art sector, working on landmark prestigious project throughout the UK and Overseas.

Due to their continued success they have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to take responsibility for the commercial function of this office.

You will provide commercial expertise and be responsible for the financial delivery of one or a number of projects to ensure that projects are procured and delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding customers expectations.

Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities Include:

• To manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen whilst identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process In doing so you will price selected trades from first principles using agreed outputs.
• You will also be able to produce a detailed control document at handover to delivery team and complete projects take offs to the required level of detail.
• Ensure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date, taking full responsibility for the projects cash position.
• Re-measurement of high risk packages and key trades
• A detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions
• Financial management and cost control on projects
• Monitor the quality of work and take appropriate corrective action where necessary

The Successful Commercial Manager:

• The successful candidate will have significant experience as an established Senior QS / Managing QS / Commercial Manager within the design build construction / fit-out / refurb sector.
  Must have worked with the UK for at least 3 years as a Commercial Manager
• The successful candidate should hold a relevant Quantity Surveying degree qualification, you will be an active and effective team member in respect of cost and commercial matters on the clients programmes interfacing with other members of the internal project team.
• Ensure accuracy and quality is to the standard required by the client.
• You will take commercial responsibility for contract performance to maximise both turnover and profitability, and will adhere to robust commercial process ensuring that the client obtains continued high quality and value for money.
• You will have strong commercial acumen with good negotiation skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and architects to maintain/build robust relationships.
• You should have good communication skills as you will be required to express your opinions both in writing and verbally at internal and external meetings, with the ability to work well as part of a team, interacting positively with colleagues, internal and external clients

Please apply with cv to Commercial Manager or call Francesca's Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) for more details