ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of social housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services to around 140,000 customers nationwide. Of our 70,000homes, more than 70% are let at a social or affordable rent, while around10,000 are owned or part-owned by the people who live in them. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in either our Oldham, Bower House or Crewe, Wulvern House office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style. The overall purpose of the role is to provide commercial expertise in the support of high-quality developments, from inception through to end of defects period, promoting a consistent approach throughout Guinness. Ensure projects run to established budgets with accurate and timely reporting of budget variance, providing advice on mitigation where necessary. What were looking for We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so youll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but youll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. Youll be able to demonstrate: Essential: Excellent, up to date, practical knowledge of the construction process. Working knowledge of Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) forms of Contract. Experience of managing the budgets of multiple, complex projects simultaneously. Ability to accurately report against budget and communicate the findings to senior management. Strong analytical background. Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills, including MS Excel and Office. Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours. Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard. Desirable: Detailed knowledge and experience of alternative methods of construction (OSM, SIP, etc). Ability to work independently. Able to present factual reports to a wide, multi discipline audience. Qualifications Essential: Appropriate qualification in Quantity Surveying / Building Management. (HNC/HND in Building Studies). Desirable: Degree / MCIOB / RICS qualification. If youre interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. Benefits Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional Benefits Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme ADZN1_UKTJ