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Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join KONE to manage our Infrastructure side of the business, driving the team performance and daily management duties of the Quantity Surveyors. The Commercial Manager is responsible for proactively preventing and actively resolving contractual concerns in contracts between KONE and the customer and in contracts between KONE and main contractors/subcontractors/suppliers. The emphasis is on actions that minimize legal and commercial risk proactively. The role is involved all the way from tender phase (supporting sales team) to project execution and close out (supporting project team).
Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join KONE to manage our Infrastructure side of the business, driving the team performance and daily management duties of the Quantity Surveyors. The Commercial Manager is responsible for proactively preventing and actively resolving contractual concerns in contracts between KONE and the customer and in contracts between KONE and main contractors/subcontractors/suppliers. The emphasis is on actions that minimize legal and commercial risk proactively. The role is involved all the way from tender phase (supporting sales team) to project execution and close out (supporting project team).
This position is responsible for Lifts & Escalators, and you will be involved in the service side of contracts, managing Full Replacements, New Installations and driving Modernization.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensures contracts are in accordance with the KONE Contractual Cornerstones
* Process & Policy Governance. Training provided to others (Commercial Awareness for All)
* Pro-actively supports the market growth through Orders Received (Early customer engagement)
* Develops a flexible high performing team (Great place to work)
* Provides regular updates to key stakeholders
* Collaborates with Sales, Design and Operations to ensure scope, programme etc. are fully understood
* Monitors KONE’s compliance with the contractual obligations throughout the contract term
* Monitors potential claims with risk reporting to stakeholders
* Manages and develops accurate record keeping
* Ensures all payments to and by KONE are made on time and ensuring all notifications to third parties are made on time
* Monitors the cost control and client change control processes
* Maintains project forecast costs, revenue and profitability using SAP and business reporting tools
* Manages negotiation of final accounts
* Resolves or assists Legal in resolving any contract disputes between KONE and the customer and/or subcontractors
* Follows changes in laws and regulations and advises on how they impact the project
Key Experiences And Skills
* At least five years of postgraduate professional experience with a multi-national corporation or a reputable firm working as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager
* Leadership experience in managing a team
* Construction industry experience required and beneficial
* Desire to participate as a full member of the project leadership team
* Good understanding of the law, contracts and commercial practices
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
* Appropriate level legal degree or QS qualifications
* Good communications skills in both written and spoken English
What KONE can offer:
We offer a Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday and 8 additional Bank Holidays, 1 Volunteering Day, Pension Scheme, Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced leaders within the lifts & escalator industry, Car/Car Allowance, Bonus, Private Medical Insurance, GymFlexi Membership, Dental Insurance, Kone Discounts, Prolonged Disability Insurance (PDI), Long Service Awards, Hybrid Working, 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Information Technology
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