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Commercial Manager - Groundworks

Apple Inc., Norwich

Commercial Manager - Groundworks

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Apple Inc., Norwich

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 2 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 82048f95d1734640b80957f277a358af

Location ref: Norwich

Full Job Description

  • Oversee the overall commercial performance and financial health of the groundworks division, managing overhead budgets while proactively identifying project risks and opportunities.
  • Ensure effective and equitable contract administration across multiple concurrent main contracts and subcontracts.
  • Lead subcontract and material procurement strategy to optimise margins against tender allowances, including drafting and finalising contractual terms.
  • Produce and submit client valuations and variation accounts, managing external claims to secure all contractual entitlements for the division.
  • Administer subcontract accounts by evaluating payment applications and issuing timely payment and pay-less notices to protect business liability.
  • Compile accurate Cost & Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and cashflow projections in line with monthly reporting cycles to support business-wide forecasting.
  • Act as a commercial advisor to the Groundworks Operations Manager, delivering strategic guidance to mitigate exposure and capitalise on profitable avenues.
  • Oversee the tendering process for all groundworks bids, ensuring high-quality submission packages are completed and delivered ahead of deadlines.
  • Drive positive cash flow by managing outgoings, timing supplier payments strictly to terms, and expediting incoming client payments.
  • Conduct thorough post-award contract reviews to ensure agreed terms align fully with the original tender parameters.
  • Mentor and develop junior commercial staff, including Trainees, Apprentices, and Assistants, providing the guidance needed to support their career progression.
  • Uphold and champion company Health & Safety standards across all internal teams and external project partners.

    Proven experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager working for a Groundworks Sub-Contractor or Main Contractor with Groundworks package management.
  • Ambitious and confident professional looking to take on more leadership responsibility.
  • Repeat experience managing groundworks packages or exclusively leading commercial operations for a groundworks specialist.
  • Strong track record in full financial oversight, tendering, CVR management, and team mentorship.
  • Previous Roles: Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
    • Qualifications & Skills: Degree, MSc or HNC in Quantity Surveying or a comparable qualification.

    Salary: c 85k- 90k basic plus competitive package including car allowance, healthcare, pension, market leading holiday and structured performance bonus

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/commercial-manager-groundworks-127501366
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