Commercial Manager

Reigate, Surrey
Reed Property & Construction

Commercial Manager

• Location: Initially 3 days in the office, reducing to 2 days after 6 months. Hybrid role with early Friday finish.
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our client who are a leading SME in the design, engineering, and installation of mechanical systems across various sectors. As a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all commercial activities across the group, ensuring the financial health and smooth operations of their projects.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare applications and invoices for various projects.
• Prepare and value variations, early warning notices, and compensation events.
• Review contracts at both tender and order stages to ensure compliance and profitability.
• Provide commercial reviews of ongoing contracts, report to the commercial director, including cash flow forecasting and project budgeting against costs.
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree on final accounts with clients.
• Monitor contracts against programme and issue delay notices/claims as appropriate.
• Attend client commercial meetings to discuss and resolve financial issues.
• Oversight of the JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Visit sites to monitor progress of works and assist project managers in ensuring projects are completed as per the contractual terms.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the construction industry, ideally with a mechanical bias.
• Clear understanding of NEC and (ideally) JCT forms of contracts.
• Excellent financial and numeracy management skills.
• Proficient in negotiation and communication.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• High level of computer literacy, especially with MS Office suite.
• a real “go-getter” – someone who wants to progress to Commerical Director and effect change!

Benefits:

• 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas Shutdown Holiday.
• 5% Company pension.
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme.

To apply for the Commercial Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.