Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

Role Overview: The Commercial Manager will report into the Regional Commercial Manager with an objective of being the lead for all contractual and commercial queries, working on high-profile public sector Facilities Management contracts. This role will play a pivotal part in the day-to-day running and overall success of the Contract. The successful candidate will preferably have experience working within Facilities Management as a Commercial Manager. This is also an excellent opportunity for experienced Assistant Commercial Managers (or similar) - which have at least 3+ years experience within said position.

Experience:

• Relevant experience of commercially leading a high-profile / public sector Facilities Management contract (desirable)
• Experience of negotiating contract variations to successful close out.
• Highly capable of communicating with a multitude of stakeholders internally and external (both verbally and written)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree/equivalent in either Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Accounting/Finance
• Finance/Accounting (CIMA, ACCA) is preferred, or Quantity Surveying (RICS) (or studying towards)
• Adequate Microsoft Excel competency - pivots, trackers, tables, functions, calculations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: Commercial & Financial Performance

• Commercial lead on a high-profile Hard FM Contract.
• Have a full understanding of the Contract terms, ensuring all variations are captured and priced in to maximise both revenue and margin.
• Overall responsibility for all application for payments.
• Accountable for inclusive repair threshold spend. To ensure all IRT based deductions align with the terms of the Contract.
• Commercially driving a self-delivery operating model by foregoing the use of subcontractors where possible.
• Accountable for contract P&L performance

Customer

• Be able to understand and communicate certain obligations of the Contract. Justify viewpoints via contractual clauses when necessary.
• Drive the resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
• Accountable for Contract negotiations with client counterpart and other parties as required.
• Ensure the timely provision of client commercial reports.

Risk Management

• Assess, record and advise on risks and opportunities that may influence financial performance.
• Recognise situations in which an Early Warning Notice may be required. Generate and submit all EWN's.
• Management of the Contract Commercial Risk Register.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

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Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.