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Commercial Manager
Basingstoke, hybrid
Permanent
Salary Competitive + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Role Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, this role includes the management of the
commercial team and practices. Advising on the commercial risks and opportunities on
contracts from tender to completion. Being responsible for the commercial performance
of several frameworks. Providing commercial support and advice to Work Winning and
other functions as required. Support the Senior Commercial Manager in preparing the
regional management accounts and Contract Reviews.
Key Deliverables:
NEC3/4 and bespoke contract management of multiple contracts Manage and develop the Commercial Team ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high standard. Identification & notification of Early Warnings and Compensation Events Management of supply chain contracts and agreements Provide cash forecasts and take responsibility of cash flow forecasting CVR creation and management Establishment and management of monthly project reviews Ensure projects are executed in line with the financial plan and contracts Managing the dispute and defects process with the Client and Subcontractors Manage invoicing and overdue applications or debts Responsible for quotation approvals and ensuring contract orders are in place Oversee the preparation of BoQ, measurements and valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with Clients Maintain control of Subcontractor’s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations Manage Sub-Contractor AFP’s, issue and certify Payment Certificates & PLN (Pay Less Notices) and keeping a full record of the cumulative position of supply chain account Develop a monthly senior project review process with the Senior Commercial Manager Aid with pre-tender review process Attend Client progress meetings and manage contractual KPIs Follow procedures for Client work approval Effective communication with all levels of personnel and enjoy working as a team Develop and maintain positive long term relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement Provide cost advice and value engineering solutions
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Knowledge & Experience:
For recruitment and development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are
required:
Essential:
Significant Experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of projects A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, particularly NEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills at a practical level to live projects Proven record in managing a team Excellent MS Excel skills
Desriable:
Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects Experience of managing volume based projects
Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Car Allowance / Company Car Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme


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Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us :
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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