Commercial Manager

The Role:

We are working with a prestigious and cutting-edge international architecture studio who are hiring an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team. The Commercial Manager will drive maximum project profitability and minimise company exposure to risk. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join an architecture practice with a remarkable vision known for a range of notable cultural projects worldwide. Our client also offers enhanced benefits and a well-being package focusing on workplace culture.

Responsibilities:

• Setting and managing targets for project profitability, budget, and resource allowance 
• Preparing fee proposals 
• Fee calculation and negotiation
• Brief assessment / Scope Writing 
• New opportunity/client risk assessment 
• Contract negotiation 
• Coordination of review with insurers and legal advisors 
• Negotiation of scope and terms of appointment, directly with clients/contractors / sub-consultants 
• Project resource management and cost assessment 
• Forecasting of new business for long-term resource and budget planning 
• Monitoring of project progress for expansions of scope, liability and responsibility 
• Identification and negotiation of scope variations
• Empowerment of Project Directors to manage risk via awareness of contractual responsibilities 
• Dispute resolution 
• Insurance notification and claim management

Key Skills:

• 5+ years experience in a similar role 
• Proven success within an architectural practice 
• Strong commercial knowledge, ensuring continued profitability 
• Thorough understanding of fees, resourcing, architectural contracts, risk management and commercial insurance
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills 
• Team leadership 
• Rigorous and driven, with meticulous attention to detail
• A passion for design and architecture 

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