Commercial Manager : PFI Portfolio : Facilities Management
Location: Essex
Salary: Up to GBP75,000 + Car allowance or Company car
Contract: Monday : Friday: 8am : 5pm + 2 days WFH
The Opportunity
We are seeking a high:calibre Commercial Manager to join a leading global infrastructure and facilities management organization. This role is based within our Building Services division, where we are dedicated to maintaining safe, healthy, and efficient learning environments across a regional portfolio of schools, colleges, and universities.
As a Commercial Manager, you will be the guardian of financial governance for your portfolio. You will work at the intersection of finance and operations, ensuring that our multi:service delivery:including M and E, cleaning, catering, and grounds maintenance:is commercially robust, risk:aware, and aligned with our long:term social value goals.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Governance and Reporting
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CVR and Forecasting: Drive the financial lifecycle of the portfolio by producing accurate month:end Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and detailed financial forecasts.
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Cost Management: Take ownership of cost recovery, commercial entitlements, and budget management to ensure the contract remains profitable and compliant with internal guidance.
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Risk and Opportunity: Proactively identify, quantify, and manage commercial risks while mapping out opportunities for revenue growth and process efficiency.
Commercial Leadership and Strategy
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Strategic Advisory: Act as a key business partner to the operational teams and Senior Commercial Manager, providing robust advice on contractual obligations and commercial matters.
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Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve commercial workflows to ensure we meet and exceed all contractual deliverables and performance targets.
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Supply Chain Integrity: Manage the commercial relationship with our supply chain, ensuring strict adherence to prompt payment targets and ethical procurement standards.
Stakeholder and Client Engagement
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Client Negotiations: Lead commercial negotiations and settlements with client representatives, ensuring transparent and professional relationship management.
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Benchmarking: Conduct regular benchmarking and market testing exercises to ensure our service delivery remains competitive and offers maximum value for money.
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Mentorship: Foster a culture of commercial awareness by mentoring and developing junior team members within the commercial function.
Candidate Requirements
Experience and Technical Skills
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FM Sector Expertise: Proven experience in a commercial or financial management role specifically within the Facilities Management or Building Services sector.
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Systems Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of CAFM (Computer:Aided Facilities Management) systems and large:scale ERP/Financial software (e.g., Oracle).
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Financial Modelling: Expert ability in forecast modelling, data analysis, and quantifying complex commercial variables.
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Contractual Knowledge: A deep understanding of FM contract structures and the ability to interpret complex legal and commercial requirements.
Professional Attributes
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Analytical Mindset: A detail:oriented professional who can spot trends in data and translate them into actionable business insights.
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Communication: Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
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Resilience: The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast:paced environment while maintaining high standards of governance.
What We Offer
We provide a supportive and innovative environment where your professional growth is a priority. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
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Health and Wellbeing: 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family, plus a full employee assistance programme.
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Professional Development: Struct