Assistant Commercial Manager + Commercial Manager

CPC Project Services LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent project and cost management consultancy in Manchester is looking for an Assistant / Commercial Manager. This role involves managing costs and contracts for major transport and infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in quantity surveying and a strong collaborative approach. The role offers support for professional qualifications and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Private pension

Private healthcare

Holidays

Training and development

Performance-based bonus

Annual salary review

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cost management activities including monthly reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in embedded delivery teams.
• Collaborative approach to contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Join CPC’s Transport and Infrastructure Division to drive cost and contract management.
• Support and training towards gaining MRICS or equivalent qualifications.
• Engage in structured development objectives and mentor programs.

Skills

Experience of working in a Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management Team

Experience of working Pre/ Post contract

Experience supporting cost management activities

Awareness of the tendering and procurement process

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office

Education

Studying towards professional qualification (eg. RICS, CIPS, ICES)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manchester Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

As a dynamic Assistant / Commercial Manager, this is a great opportunity to join CPC’s Transport and Infrastructure Division driving cost and contracts management across all areas of major transport and infrastructure projects.

Relevant skills and qualifications:

• Experience of working in a Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management Team
• Experience of working Pre/ Post contract
• Experience supporting cost management activities including monthly reporting, cash flow control as well as forecasting of supported projects
• Awareness of the tendering and procurement process
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and mandated processes with a high level of accuracy
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office with a particular Excel

Ideally you will also have:

• Experience of working with NEC & NR forms of contract
• Experience working on complex, high profile projects
• Experience in a commercial environment within the transport and infrastructure environment
• Understanding of project and change management methods
• Studying towards professional qualification (eg. RICS, CIPS, ICES) or desire to gain professional qualification
• Have a collaborative approach to both work and contract administration, able to work effectively on your own initiative and be a strong team player
• Ability to operate effectively within embedded delivery teams to drive the optimum commercial outputs in fast paced project delivery environments

How we will support you:

• Support and training towards gaining MRICS or equivalent qualifications, with a range of experts across the team and organisation to mentor you through your journey
• Regular 1-2-1s with your line manager and structured development objectives
• Buddy system to help integrate into the organisation
• Hybrid working (2/3 days per week between CPC offices and client site, and the remainder home working)
• Provide a supporting environment and positive culture to enable opportunities to progress within the Commercial Services division and build and develop your career

An independent project and cost management consultancy, CPC Project Services (CPC) provides the best technical expertise in delivering infrastructure, property and transformational change projects.

Building Awards 2023

Construction Consultant of the Year
(over 100 staff)

APM Awards 2023

SME of the Year

Our people are dedicated to meeting client needs, unified by a core set of values and behaviours that bring the right knowledge, experience and approach to unlocking every project’s full potential.

In addition to a competitive salary, CPC provides comprehensive benefits, including private pension, private healthcare, holidays, assistance with private professional membership subscriptions, training and development, personal performance- based bonus and annual salary review.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match for this position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organisation.

CPC is an equal opportunities employer and as a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled individuals and provide various opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.

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