Principal Commercial Manager

Ferguson Resource Group Ltd are currently recruiting for a Principal Commercial Manager on behalf of one of our Public Sector Clients. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Complex Facilities Business Unit. This is a Remote role that requires occasional travel across the Midlands and South of England.    Are you an experienced Principal Commercial Manager (QS trained) with experience in Facilities Management and Planned/Reactive Contracts? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Commercial Manager to support the Head of Commercial across the Midlands and south of England. You will be responsible for the coaching, development and recruitment of a commercial team and a role model for our Inclusion and Diversity policy, encouraging an open and honest environment.    The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours based on Monday – Friday.   You will be responsible for: •    Maintaining commercial control to enable timely and accurate submissions of payment applications. •    Producing accurate commercial reports and cost data •    Monitoring and reviewing Supply Chain performance •    Pricing works and maximising revenue opportunities. •    Managing supplier payments in line with contractual and company policy •    Working closely with procurement to engage and appoint specialist supply chain partners     •    Attending meetings, providing reports and liaising with all stakeholders on commercial matters •    Assisting the Commercial & Risk Manager in preparing dispute avoidance strategy and any dispute resolution •    Ensure Security and Fraud prevention systems and processes are adhered to at all time •    Ensure good general knowledge of contract processes and procedures are always adhered to, advising and supporting as required •    Identify business priorities and effectively plan and implement. •    Maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders   We want to hear from you if you have: •    Commercial QS experience in Facilities Management, construction, property maintenance or related fields including: •    Developing cost models •    Risk Analysis & Management •    Preparation of work proposals/tenders •    Excellent working knowledge of commercial processes •    Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills •    Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and a collaborative working environment •    Experience of working on complex, multi- site operations •    Ability to analyse and report on key business data and metrics •    Ability and willingness to travel •    Membership of Professional Body •    Utility & Carbon Reduction Training would be desirable   What we can offer you: •    Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan •    Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to •    Holidays - Minimum 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays •    Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership •    Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers •    Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives •    Car or car allowance