Commercial Manager

BAM; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

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Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK&I are looking for an experienced commercial manager to join our frameworks team out of our Leeds office.

Your mission

1. Responsible for all commercial aspects of a portfolio of framework tenders.
2. Ensure that BAM's commercial position is protected using an in-depth understanding and experience of contractual, commercial insurance, and legal processes.
3. Manage effective client relationships to encourage smooth commercial progression of the framework tender, including attending market engagements and providing liaison with the client, PQS, and senior staff on commercial and legal issues.
4. Provide commercial support to the call-off tendering process when required, including the pricing submission and commercial quality responses.
5. Prepare commercial Briefing Reports, develop the commercial strategy, and chair the Commercial Director Settlement for framework tenders.
6. Manage and provide development and support for a team of commercial staff, including participation in selection and recruitment, and carrying out Personal Development Reviews.
7. Plan and manage own work and the work of others.
8. Lead the commercial discipline to ensure the commercial success of all framework tenders and contribute to the commercial performance of the Segment.
9. Engage staff fully during framework tenders to achieve the required output.
10. Work closely with all other disciplines, providing commercial support and direction where needed.
11. Liaise with other BAM businesses - Nuttall, Ireland, Ventures, Design and Services Engineering, to create synergies and offer added-value services to clients.
12. Share all market information gleaned at framework and project level with the regions and the wider company when relevant.
13. Develop close relationships with clients, consultants, and the supply chain to build long-term productive relationships.
14. Manage and coordinate staff requirements in line with the overall demands of the region's workload.
15. Ensure compliance with BAM's Best Practice procedures.
16. Report on the financial performance of public-sector framework projects when required.
17. Participate in national business improvement initiatives as required.
18. Manage the internal governance process including Stage Gate, Tender Desk approval, and adherence with BAM Baseline.
19. Prepare the yearly Operating Expenditure budget for the National Framework Team.
20. Manage the monthly budget for the National Framework Team including analyzing the monthly CTC breakdown against internal expenditure.
21. Agree and apply internal Framework Charges with the regional Commercial Directors and BAM Finance.
22. Approve and process payment of invoices using Basware.

Who are we looking for?

You will have demonstrable experience working at a senior level, possess strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively engage with BAM staff, clients, and external consultants while building relationships internally and externally. You will understand both private and public sector project procurement processes and be comfortable working in a time-critical, fast-moving environment. You will be contractually aware and able to work collaboratively to achieve desired outcomes.

Key skills include:

1. Effective and persuasive oral and written communication skills.
2. Ability to multi-task and provide focus, direction, and solutions where required.
3. A noteworthy track record of administering successful contracts.
4. Effective commercial/contract management skills with clear knowledge of best practice contract methodologies.
5. Good commercial skills and ability to make sound decisions on matters of financial value.
6. Understanding of contract performance measurement, risk and opportunity management, and change and claim management.
7. Good negotiating, influencing, and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.
8. Familiarity with common forms of contract within the construction industry is essential.

What's in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable, and ownership enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow, and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

Closing date for applications is 26th February 2025.