Location: Northfleet, England, United Kingdom
Job ID: 84689
We are Schindler, a global company dedicated to enhancing the quality of urban life. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day. As part of the Schindler team, you will discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities and contributes to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.
Commercial Manager (6‑Month Fixed Term Contract)
Duration: 1 November 2025 – 30 April 2026
Main Responsibilities
* Business partner to operational contracts, supporting and servicing the business to drive current and future results sustainably and with high quality.
* Attending internal and external (client) meetings regarding the status of respective projects from a commercial perspective.
* Producing Applications for Payments (AFPs) to the Commercial Department in LUL, following a standard and agreed process/form.
* Agreeing final accounts with the Commercial Department in LUL.
* Resolving contractual queries/issues internally and with LUL.
* Procurement of sub‑contractor/supply chain management to ensure that they are working under the Company’s terms and conditions.
* Risk management – identifying risk areas on the respective projects/contract and recommending mitigation measures.
* Forecasting – producing various financial forecasts on the status of the project, for both internal purposes and the client.
* Undertaking other relevant tasks that may be required from time to time.
* Employees must comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour.
* Employees will be required to contribute to the Company safety objectives, where necessary, by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to Schindler Ltd occupational health and safety management system.
What You Bring
* Extensive experience/knowledge of managing Joint Contracts, Tribunal Contracts and New Engineering Contracts.
* Working knowledge of how the Transport Department works.
* In‑depth knowledge of specialist tender and contract negotiations.
* Proven track record of managing multiple objectives, multi‑site teams and a matrix organisation.
* Planning and organising.
* Diplomatic and negotiation skills.
* Active team member.
* Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the organisation.
* Management of commercial negotiations with both customers and supply chain.
* Technical expert, role holder will be educated to at least BSc or equivalent full technical standard. Ideally hold a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
* Demonstrate IT literacy capability including full literacy with Microsoft Office suite.
* Able to use (or learn to use) our ERP system – SAP.
Key Qualities and Competencies for the position
* Ability to balance the longer‑term strategic goals with the short‑term business performance.
* Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
* Outstanding communication skills, with customer service etiquette.
* Excellent time management, planning and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.
* Strong business / commercial acumen and negotiation capability, ability to solve complex issues, exercise sound judgement and the ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
* Confidential and trustworthy.
What’s in it for you?
* Join our purpose‑driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
* Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
* Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
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