Commercial Manager - Passive Fire Protection

Job Title: Commercial Manager (Passive Fire)
Location: Kent
Salary: Negotiable

We are pleased to be working with a market leader in passive fire protection, providing a 'one-stop' service which includes surveying, installation, certification and maintenance of fire doors, screens, and other fire stopping solutions.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for delivering all commercial operations on various contracts including Fire Protection / FRA. Managing the commercial team, the Commercial Manager will prepare and present weekly/monthly reports on financial performance and WIP. Cooperation with operations will be pivotal to ensure that contracts are running on time and to budget.

We are looking for a qualified and competent commercial leader with solid experience working on Social Housing /Construction / FM contracts. You will be an effective leader with the ability to develop a highly talented and motivated commercial team as well as build excellent relationships with other business functions, customers, consultants and the supply chain.

Key Skills:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management
• Previous experience of working on Fire Protection / FRA contracts
• Experience of contract law
• Excellent verbal and written communicator
• Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to negotiate and influence
• Self-motivated
• Flexible & adaptable
• Resilient

Salary & Benefits

• Company car / allowance
• Pension contribution
• Death in service benefit (4 x salary)
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible, family friendly working environment
• Team/company events and competitions