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Commercial Manager
Location: Solent
Salary: £80,000 + Car Allowance + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time
What we are looking for?
We are seeking a commercially astute professional to lead all commercial aspects of projects, ensuring strong financial performance. You will partner with delivery teams and Department Managers, providing clear contractual advice and ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and maintain contract documentation, advising on pre-tender and post-contract matters
- Draft and issue contractual correspondence to clients and subcontractors
- Build and maintain strong post-contract relationships with design teams and clients
- Lead material procurement strategies and negotiate subcontract agreements
- Ensure timely submission of interim valuations and payments
- Manage and resolve variations to optimise project value
- Certify subcontractor valuations and final accounts, and agree final accounts with clients
- Conduct cost-value reconciliations and oversee regular project financial reports
- Monitor project schedules to ensure timely delivery
- Drive the professional development of the commercial team
Skills & Experience:
- HNC/HND/BSc in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline; Chartered status or RICS membership preferred
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
- Strong leadership with the ability to manage teams and foster collaboration
- Commercially aware, self-motivated, and proactive in problem-solving
- Experience managing multiple projects with attention to detail
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to work across different business areas
- Committed to continuous improvement and adding value
- Full UK driving license
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Desirable:
- Previous experience in a similar role or relevant placement
- Some knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects
In a nutshell
At Hopkins, our purpose is to always deliver high levels of customer service and industry knowledge. Our vision is to self-deliver our sustainable projects from design through the installation period and then to maintain the buildings, ensuring they operate to the original design principles. To achieve both, we have built a team of dedicated, innovative and creative people. Who never settle for "just average".
As we continue to grow our network and expand our team across the south of the UK, with hubs already in Hampshire, East Sussex and Thames Valley, we are looking to further our reach and continue to deliver great service and innovative projects to our growing client base.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invest in people.
Our commitment to you
As a key member of our team you will be encouraged to develop yourself further using all the tools made available to you by the business. As our inhouse HR team will work alongside you and your line manager to develop a bespoke develop plan that is tailored to your needs.
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We also offer a host of benefits across our business, including:
- Flexible Holiday Scheme
- Onsite Gym
- Flexible Working
- Staff Social Events
- Time off to commit to charity work and good causes
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Company Contribution towards Eye Welfare
- Employer Assistance Programme that goes above and beyond
Be yourself
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique.
To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team.
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