Commercial Manager

Our client is recruiting now for a Commercial Manager to join their Facilities Management PFI Commercial team to take full ownership of the Commercial discipline of a varying number of PFI contracts, and have overall accountability & responsibility to increase value, reduce cost, drive profit, and manage risk in a safe and ethical manner. The Commercial Manager will be located in one of their main offices in Cardiff, Loughton, Basingstoke & Sheffield. We are looking for you to be within a commutable distance of one of these offices., you'll ensure the smooth running of contracts, ensuring penalty charges & risks are minimised, with full accountability of profitability, margins, cash targets, forecasts, variations, contract reviews and overall contract performance.

You'll also have ownership of the lifecycle works, including lifecycle plans, variations, costs and planning expenditure Motivate & encourage your team work closely & collaboratively with subcontractors and clients, providing support to solve issues & disputes where required Maintain relationships with all stakeholders, including regularly meeting & visiting operational teams & clients at site Ensure resourcing and capacity management against varying project demand. With a passionate focus, you'll be proactive in developing and driving the commercial plans & performance Seeking solutions with clients & supply-chain; lead the process associated with market testing, benchmarking, utilities reconciliations and agreements of new rates Driving efficiency and performance of direct delivery teams and subcontractors Lead on client dispute resolution - these are highly complicated contracts and will require an excellent understanding of the contract, payment mechanisms, performance out puts, service level agreements, KPI's, penalties and Kier and SPV obligations. You'll hold a relevant commercial, finance or construction/property qualifications, and be chartered or working towards your chartership Have experience in a PFI commercial & contract environment, as well as experience in a similar role Have experience of management, with the ability to develop & motivate colleagues & reports, effectively influence stakeholders, and confidently deal with senior stakeholders, including lawyers and clients #J-18808-Ljbffr