Alpine Fox Ltd
Commercial Manager
Swindon
£65,000 - £85,000
Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager, offering a chance to play a crucial role in managing the commercial aspects of significant construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all commercial activities of the project, providing support and advice to facilitate decision-making.
• Maintain commercial records and ensure adherence to contractual requirements.
• Monitor contract progress, control costs against budgets, prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare and agree necessary claims for reimbursements and for loss and expense.
• Liaise with customers and third parties on all commercial matters.
• Evaluate potential implications for dispute resolution and contribute to the development of quality, health & safety, welfare, and risk management systems.
• Prepare, negotiate, and analyze costs for budgets.
• Ensure subcontractors are pre-qualified according to management systems.
• Procure subcontractors and prepare order documentation.
• Assess and certify subcontractor interim payments, ensuring required notices are issued.
• Advise on legal and contractual issues, and manage commercial risks.
• Produce and present monthly Cost Value Reconciliation on projects.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships.
• Plan, allocate, and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals, and self.
• Assist in managing the commercial team and supervise and mentor Quantity Surveyors.
• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have experience at least a Senior Quantity Surveyor level or as a Project Quantity Surveyor seeking to advance their career.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree Qualified in a relevant field.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT & NEC Forms of Contract.

Experience:

• Strong Commercial Awareness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Used to a high-pressured environment
• High levels of organisational skills.
• Backround of delivering government projects would be preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, IT, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites as required.

Benefits:

• Flexible and Hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Substantial pension contributions.
• Life Assurance.