Atlas Workplace Services is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support our Operations and Projects/Life Cycle departments, ensuring effective commercial management across our services. This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work primarily from home while occasionally visiting the Milton Keynes office for key meetings and activities.
The Commercial Manager will oversee contracts and operational expenditure, manage financial commitments, identify and mitigate risks, and drive contract performance in line with Atlas’s corporate governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the commercial management of FM supply contracts, client contracts, Lifecycle Replacements, and capital projects.
- Manage contract variations, including pricing, service schedule adjustments, and setting service levels.
- Collaborate with the supply chain for procurement of new contracts and negotiate terms and conditions.
- Handle supplier and client invoicing, payments, and maintain documentation for quality and financial compliance.
- Conduct annual benchmarking to verify value for money (VFM) for the client.
- Maintain and manage FM data systems, tracking all service variations, contract amendments, and risk management data.
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, enforcing corporate governance policies.
- Provide commercial insight to support other teams, focusing on efficiency and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
- Prepare valuation certifications and contract performance reports, while monitoring budget compliance.
Continuous Improvement (CI) & Process Optimisation
- Assist in developing and implementing CI programs aligned with company strategy.
- Track CI KPIs and metrics, reporting progress to senior management.
- Support Operational teams with process improvements, offering guidance as needed.