Commercial Manager - #1673367

Lusona are partnering exclusively with a leading Specialist Sub-Contractor based in Livingston. They manufacture and supply high quality Aluminium - Timber windows and doors to commercial and luxury residential projects across the UK and they are currently recruiting for a commercial manager to join the team.

The role is paying up to £95,000 + Package and critically they are looking for an ambitious and talented individual that would be keen to progress to Commercial Director over time.

Day to day the role involves :

• Negotiation and administration of JCT, NEC and design contracts (including any modifications)


• Negotiation and dispute resolution phases of projects (using knowledge of construction law)


• Management and development of the Quantity Surveyor team on all subcontract transactional tasks (including applications, event notices, variations & cashflow)


• Take a leading role in evaluation of scope and pricing of Tenders ensuring a fully defined tender


• Full financial P&L overview of Contracting projects


• Support of the senior team’s assessment of main contract towards contract closure


• Overview all orders placed with subcontractors/business partners.


• Preparation and negotiation of all final account settlements


• Understand and apply commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems


• Produce relevant reports to senior management and UK Board


• Manage the change process in accordance with the contract


• Understanding of bonds, PCG’s, warranty insurances and associated risks


• Demonstrates skills in the avoidance and defence of claims


• Develops a procurement strategy in conjunction with supply chain services

The role would suit individuals :

• From a main contractor or sub-contractor background currently working in a commercial capacity, ideally running the QS team.


• You will be hold a Quantity Surveying or Construction related degree


• RICS or CIOB would be desirable in addition to Health and Safety such as NEBOSH or IOSH


• Previous P&L exposure


• Experience of management of large scale, concurrent projects.