Commercial Manager – Procurement

About the role

Join Lindner Prater, a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering specialist construction solutions on the one of Europe's largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team contributing to a nationally significant project, working to the highest standards of health and safety, quality and operational excellence. At Lindner Prater, you’ll be part of a business with a strong reputation for technical expertise and quality delivery, with the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a project that will shape the future of UK infrastructure.

Job Purpose

To provide professional subsubcontract procurement services to ensure that the company’s contractual obligations with regards compliance with Subcontract Works Information and the company’s own internal processes are met. This role is site office based.

1. Serve as primary point of contact and knowledge for all processes and contractual obligations with regards to the subcontract procurement at Old Oak Common.
2. Manage and keep updated the Subcontract Tender Events Schedule and ensure that the schedule is issued to the Client on time, in line with the requirements of the subcontract.
3. Manage and keep updated the Record of Tenders and ensure that the schedule is issued to the Client on time, in line with the requirements of the subcontract.
4. Work closely with the Associate Commercial Director and head of Procurement to manage the Subsubcontract recommendation process, and ensure that senior management have all the appropriate information to make informed decisions regarding the placement of subcontract orders and that all procurement ensures compliance with contract and statutory regulations.
5. Constantly review the project procurement plan to ensure that deadlines for the procurement of subcontractors are met alongside pro active management of up coming deadlines to ensure that both the correct recommendation and contract types are used for each subcontract in the required timeframes.
6. Actively look for ways of improving the project and company procurement and recommendation procedures.
7. Have a detailed and outstanding working knowledge of the standard NEC form of subcontract and ensure that they have understood the bespoke nature of the Old Oak Common Subcontract and all the associated Subcontract Works information documentation.
8. Support and work collaboratively with the commercial, operation and design teams to ensure that all relevant documentation are included within subcontract orders that are placed.
9. Work closely with the LPL Contract administrator managing Subsubcontract approval and subsubcontract CV approval registers to ensure that LPL have fully complied with the Subcontract Works Information Documentation to ensure that LPL is not put at risk of disallowed costs.
10. Ensure that all applicable sub contracts are placed in line with the detailed sub contract recommendations made for each package within the required programme timescales.
11. To ensure compliance with the Business Management System and to the relevant regulations, standards and industry best practices in all commercial activities. Stay ahead of legislative changes and emerging trends in the construction industry to maintain compliance and mitigate legal risks.
12. To identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial risks across entire project, with specific focus on managing the company’s to exposure with regards to subcontract order placement.
13. To undertake other duties, ad hoc projects and mandatory training as required by the business.
14. To act in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly with reference to Equality and Diversity policies, procedures and practices.
15. Perform 12 hours of CPD per annum to ensure continuous professional development within your role.
16. To behave in a manner that supports the company’s stated vision and values and ensure other team members do like-wise.

H & S Responsibilities

1. To act in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and practices and take every opportunity to promote and uphold Safety.

• Take action to ensure all staff have a clear understanding of their health and safety responsibilities
• Ensure that young employees (under 18 years) do not operate any type of tool or equipment except under direct supervision or drive any item of plant
• Ensure that other people, including sub-contractors, visitors and members of the public, do not have their health and safety placed at risk as a result of the Company’s activities
• Ensure that others who visit any premises of which the Company has control, are provided with a safe place of work and safe access & egress to their work
• Take every opportunity to promote and uphold the Company’s core value of Uncompromising Safety

About You Person Specification – Commercial Manager

• Competence Essential Desirable Professional / Technical Skills and Experience  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Good knowledge of products the company installs Outstanding knowledge of NEC Contracts. Demonstrable and robust experience as a Commercial Manager with extensive sub contract procurement experience within the construction industry, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Educational / Professional Qualifications:
• HND or ONC in construction studies or equivalent Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent CSCS Professional membership is desirable  MRICS / MCIOBInterpersonal Skills  Excellent verbal and written communications skills at all levels.
• High business ethics - honesty, respect for the individual, culturally unbiased.
• Focus on company values
• High attention to detail
• Unwavering discipline regarding contract administrationTeam Orientation  Individual thinker capable of actively contributing to the delivery of team performance.
• Ability to operate in a collaborative manner to ensure other parties are fully engaged
• Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of professionals.
• Commercial
• Understanding  Strong customer focus and excellent customer service skills
• Outstanding knowledge of construction contracts, commercial terms, and legal principles governing construction projects.
• Personal Effectiveness  Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing commercial challenges.
• Excellent financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, assess project costs, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Experience of working under pressure.
• Strong concern for order and quality.
• Robust attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise
• Self-motivated.
• The main responsibilities of the post will be reviewed on a regular basis, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the Company in line with the Company’s Strategic Plan and the Business Management System.

About Us

Lindner Prater is a leading UK specialist building envelope contractor, delivering innovative solutions from design and engineering through to manufacture and installation. As part of the internationally recognised Lindner Group, we work on prestigious projects across the UK, specialising in façades, cladding, roofing, glazing and waterproofing.Our portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including commercial, infrastructure, aviation, healthcare and leisure. With a strong focus on technical excellence, collaboration, quality and health and safety, we are proud to help shape some of the UK's most exciting construction projects.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to attracting talented individuals who share our ambition, take pride in their work and want to develop their careers while contributing to outstanding projects across the built environment.

Pay: From £90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person