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 currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial Manager for a major MOD construction project located in Gloucester. The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for all commercial and financial elements on a high value, complex construction project through pre-construction, delivery and final accounts stages.

Roles & responsibilities:

Procurement of the project in accordance with approved strategy, ensuring that orders are fully scoped, bought at best value and are correctly contracted in accordance with limits of authority

Liaising and communicating with the Client team in accordance with the Contract

Converting the Project to an NEC4 Option A Contract for Construction

Procurement and preparing contracts for execution for Early Works and Surveys, in line with limits of authority.

Managing supply chain relationships to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement

Robust implementation and management of commercial, legal, insurance and risk controls of the Project (including but not limited to OLi and PMTR/PID’s)

Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration. This includes (but is not limited to) interim payments, management of change accounts, cashflows, final accounting and contract administration

You will ensure that the project is delivered in a safe, timely, efficient and sustainable manner, whilst achieving project targets, meeting client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the business

Procurement of work packages in line with the Project Procurement Strategy

Conversion of the project from preconstruction to construction

Communicating and liaising with the Client team in accordance with the contract

Administration of the NEC4 Contracts

Production of Tender Recommendation Reports and Contract Sum Analysis

Preparation of Subcontracts for execution in line with limits of authority

Understand and apply commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems

Maintains detailed prelim forecasts and actual costs and intervenes were negative trends identified

Management of  bonds, PCGs, warranty insurances and associated risks

Management of cost, value and profit

Reports accurately to the monthly forecast final account

Procures robust packages with an understanding of package interfaces

Manages cash flow to the benefit of the project and business

Supports the project manager to manage project risk and opportunities

Manages the change process in accordance with the contract

Demonstrates skills in the avoidance and defence of claims

Prepares bid documentation to ensure a fully defined tender

Experience & background:

Degree in Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree

Holds or working towards RICS or CIOB

Experience working for a reputable main contractor as a commercial manager or quantity surveyor

Tendering subcontract works packages of medium to high value

Able to prepare subcontract documentation ready for engrossment by external parties

Advanced word-processing, Excel spreadsheet packages and fully conversant with BIW

Good understanding of building technology / construction methods

Ability to read drawings and construction design information

Valuing interim applications

Agreeing site variations

Preparation of internal monthly cost reports / cost to complete forecasts

Measurement and valuation techniques

NEC4 Contract experience and knowledge

Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here:  United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We will provide:

Car allowance

Flexible and hybrid work options

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

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

Industry leading parental leave

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.