Commercial manager

AVK is a leading player in the energy sector, committed to driving innovation and sustainability in critical power installations. We are on a mission to transform the industry, aligning our strategies with a sustainable future. We are looking for an M E Commercial Manager to join us to support our Project Team. The Commercial Manager will support our Project teams in the commercial aspects of our business. The successful candidate will be from a Mechanical and Electrical M E contracting background. Able to work at all levels from end client through to our sub-contractor supply chain ensuring risk reduction on terms and conditions, cash flow on projects and final account payments. They will work directly for the Commercial Director (or as allocated by the Commercial Director) running a team of Quantity, Project Junior Surveyors. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: - Working on key actions for the business, to be agreed on a monthly basis with the Commercial Director. - Quantify, budget and manage costs of works for all AVK projects - Review and approve contract terms and conditions, manage commercial correspondence to clients and our supply chain - Oversee and manage commercial aspects of AVK projects working closely with the project sales and project delivery teams - Provide input and guidance on tender submissions and projects by analysing all options available to ensure client expectations are met within budgeted costs further enhancing value for money - Attend site meetings as necessary for contractual cost discussions with clients - Assist in all processes required to safely deliver our client projects whilst maintaining compliance to company procedures and policies - Advise the Project Management Team of any potential over-spends, non-compliances and any issues that may arise on a project - Undertake and assist with the valuing of variations and change orders throughout the project working closely with the Project Management Team - Monitor actual performance on active projects against agreed budgets - Interpret drawings, specifications, contracts and programmes to ensure the business is aware of opportunities and risk - Report monthly to the Project Management Team - Placing sub-contractor orders - Project cash flow To be successful in this role you will need: - Extensive previous experience as a Commercial Manager running large projects - Excellent interpersonal and face to face communication skills - HNC/HND degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management - Training covering contract tendering, estimating and buying - Strong numeracy and financial management skills - An organised and methodical approach to work with proactive problem-solving skills - Experience of using Microsoft suite, project management and financial software - Full driving licence - Cost planning skills and experience of successful project delivery on or under agreed budgeted cost In return we offer exciting prospects, a generous benefits package including BUPA. AVK|SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the volume of responses, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted