Principal Commercial Manager
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Position: Principal Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary: £70-80k + Car + Bonus Location: Remote with travel to South of England and Midlands Your New Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading client of ours. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel requirements. As a highly experienced Principal Commercial Manager with a background in Facilities Management and Planned/Reactive Contracts, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Commercial. You will also be responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a commercial team while fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment. Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain commercial control to ensure timely and accurate submissions of payment applications.
- Produce precise commercial reports and cost data.
- Monitor and review the performance of the supply chain.
- Price works and identify opportunities to maximise revenue.
- Manage supplier payments in line with contractual and company policies.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to engage and appoint specialist supply chain partners.
- Attend meetings and liaise with stakeholders on all commercial matters.
- Assist the Commercial & Risk Manager in preparing dispute avoidance strategies and managing dispute resolution.
- Ensure adherence to security and fraud prevention processes and procedures at all times.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of contract processes and procedures, advising and supporting where required.
- Identify business priorities and effectively plan and implement strategies.
- Commercial QS experience in Facilities Management, construction, property maintenance, or a related field, including:
- Developing cost models
- Risk analysis and management
- Preparation of work proposals/tenders
- Strong understanding of commercial processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to foster a collaborative working environment and build strong working relationships.
- Experience in managing complex, multi-site operations.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills in business data and metrics.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Membership of a professional body.
- Utility and Carbon Reduction training (desirable).
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