Commercial Manager

About us

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain.  That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We are recruiting a Commercial Manager (Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor) to join our UK Regions Construction business on a circa £300m major heritage refurbishment project in Manchester City Centre.

The Commercial Manager is primarily required to lead the commercial management of work packages of significant scope, complexity and value for the project. This will include the commercial responsibility of works contracts and working closely with the Project Manager(s) to ensure compliant, co-ordinated and commercially appropriate proposals and outputs in terms of design and cost, as well as undertaking all appropriate levels of internal and external reporting.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Understand and implement commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems.
• Maintain detailed cost forecasts and reconciliation between value and actual cost.
• Report accurately to the monthly forecast final account.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the relationship between cost, value, and profit.
• Forecast and monitor cashflow.
• Support the project manager to manage project risks and opportunities.
• Carries out risk modelling.
• Demonstrate an understanding of JCT notices and payment criteria.
• Carry out interim valuation of the works contractors works to ensure works contractors payments are made in a timely manner.
• Manages the early warning and change process in accordance with specified project controls..
• Be skilled in the avoidance and defence of claims.
• Procure commercially robust packages by demonstrating an understanding of package interfaces and the associated design risk.
• Prepares tender documentation and apply the principles of lump sum, remeasurable and provisional tender allowances and their consequences.
• Ensure that work contracts are managed effectively throughout delivery period of the project.

Experience & background:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or other relevant demonstrable academic achievement.
• Holds or working towards RICS or CIOB.
• Experience working for a reputable Main Contractor as a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good understanding of building programmes, technology, and construction methods.
• Ability to read drawings and construction design information.
• Ability to agree, process and interrogate variations and Loss & Expense.
• A high level of confidence in preparing internal monthly cost reports/ cost to complete forecasts.
• Knowledge of measurement and valuation techniques.
• Knowledge of contractual laws and construction legislation.

We will provide:

• Car allowance
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.  We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

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Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.