Commercial Manager

Job Description

Company description:Who is Amey

• We are atthe heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our11,000 peopleare behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our uniqueengineeringandoperationsexperience, together with data driven insight from ourconsultingbusiness,delivers better resultsfor our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government– both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

Job description:Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our Complex facilities Team on a full time, permanent basis. This role is based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and will offer hybrid working.The purpose of the role is to implement commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost to the Amey business. You will ensure compliance with the Amey systems, processes and procedures to deliver post contract management on the Barnsleyschools PFI Contract. The Barnsley schools contract is a PFI contract whereby Amey manage and deliver a variety of services including Life Cycle, Capex and maintenance works in a fast paced, challenging business environment.The standard hours of work are based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working optionsthat suit you.You will be responsible for:

• Implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlement is realised
• Creation of robust coding structures to facilitate accurate cost capture
• Management of Subcontractor accounts in line with agreed subcontract documentation
• Play a leading role in the Management Team reporting into the divisional structure
• Work within the strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by the Company
• Prepare commercial reports including Cost Value Reconciliations and cash flow forecasts alongside finance colleagues
• Leading on the production of weekly/monthly cost and value reconciliations and forecasts and advising the Project Manager/Senior Commercial Manager thereof
• Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement and payment
• Support the tender processes and strategy as required
• Provide commercial and financial feed-back to the relevant support functions
• Provide commercial support to other contracts as required / directed
• With each application for payment submit final anticipated Client outturn costs
• Submit in a timely manner Change Requests, with price and programme effects, for subsequent agreement
• Provide sound commercial and contractual advice to the Account Manager and other team members

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planetare protected.Profile description:We want to hear from you if you have:

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent), or able to demonstrate a proven track record in quantity surveying / commercial management with significant experience in a senior role
• Competent in basic computer skills
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to time-manage, set priorities and work to strict deadlines
• Solid and structured methodical style of working
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
• Strong desire to further Client relationships whilst ensuring that contractual entitlements are not compromised
• Team player
• Determination to develop and coach junior members of the commercial team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Sound knowledge of contracts

We offer:What we can offer youWhen you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive rewardand benefits program

• Career Development- Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension– Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays- Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices- Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey- Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value- You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
• Company Car / Car allowance