Description Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Commercial Manager – Facilities Management Solihull What you will be doing: An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Facilities Management Business. Ideally, you will based in or around the Solihull area. You will be capable of managing the day to day commercial work of FM contracts to a value of c£25m. This role is open to remote working however there will be the requirement to commute to the Solihull office and also to visit various projects on occasion. The role: Maintain GTFM’s commercial processes and procedures and apply best practice and a continuous improvement approach, to maximise returns Analysis of payment mechanisms and identifying practical operational solutions for risk mitigations; review of KPI metrics and ensuring any exposure is mitigated Working with the contract management teams to identify opportunities for further work Meeting with clients where needed for commercial matters Administering and/or advising on Main Contract and Subcontract conditions, dealing with variations and managing disputes as they arise. Supporting the contract management team to negotiate subcontractor appointments and agree standard terms Working with the Operations team to ensure systems and processes meet the contractual obligations and lead to capturing all billable events for additional works and billable reactive works Monitoring payments made to ensure processing protocols are followed; monitoring and intervening in overdue debt when necessary Monitoring and keeping invoicing WIP to a minimum and ensuring this does not age Review of use of systems and identification of improvements and adjustments needed to meet contractual and financial requirements (Concept(CAFM); Orbit(finance); HFM(finance); Builders Profile(subcontractors management)) Support the preparation of lifecycle plans with the contract management team Provide input to the annual budgets and forecasts for the finance business partner and contract management team. Managing the monthly Profit reporting / cost value reconciliation production for c15 contracts ensuring accurate cost / revenue capture and review of same with operations Production of MPR dashboard Contract review explaining turnover/profit/margin variances Managing and reporting on risks and opportunities Supporting the bid team in the review of contractual documents and critically assessing the estimating proposal to ensure we have a robust proposal. About you: You will preferably have experience of working within the Facilities Management industry for specifically on PFI, JCT and similar complex contracts at a senior level A good understanding of PPM (hard and soft services), cleaning standards, catering methodologies, lifecycle planning A degree or professionally qualified and a member of a professional body preferred What We Can Offer in Return: With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team. Our benefits: We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays A wide range of corporate discounts Cycle to Work schemes Comprehensive pension plan Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role About us: Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Phillips on chloe.phillipsgallifordtry.co.uk. Additional Information: Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview. A full job description for this role is available upon request. LI-CP1