Management Unit Commercial Manager

Management Unit Commercial Manager Location: Bridgend (Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday We are hiring for a Management Unit Commercial Manager to take the lead on a major long-term contract with the Welsh Government valued at approximately £15 million per year. The contract involves the management of a diverse corporate land and property portfolio, covering a wide range of sites across Wales. The portfolio includes assets requiring different levels of service, from full maintenance packages to routine inspections. Operational delivery includes planned maintenance, reactive call-out works, and minor works/project works (typically up to a few hundred thousand pounds in value).

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for all commercial, financial, and contractual aspects of the contract, ensuring robust oversight of client relationships, subcontractor performance, supply chain management, and monthly reporting. Responsibilities Commercial & Financial Management

• Lead the commercial function for the Welsh Government property portfolio contract.
• Manage all contractual matters with the client, supply chain, and subcontractors.
• Ensure effective financial governance, including cost control, forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Oversee valuations, applications for payment, change management, and compensation events.
• Prepare and present accurate month-end financial reports and commercial data using the company's SAP-based system.
• Ensure robust commercial risk management across the contract. Reporting & Data Management
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful commercial reports to the senior leadership team.
• Maintain high-quality records, forecasts, cashflow reports, and variation logs.
• Use advanced Excel skills to support analysis, reporting, and financial modelling. Stakeholder & Supply Chain Engagement
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact for the Welsh Government and internal stakeholders.
• Support effective supply chain management, including procurement, performance reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure strong collaboration with operational teams to support project delivery and contract performance. Team Leadership & Professional Development
• Provide commercial leadership within the project team or sector.
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff to aid their development.
• Pursue continuous professional development to maintain and enhance commercial expertise. Essential Qualifications/Skills
• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior QS, or similar commercial leadership role.
• Experience within maintenance, FM, property management, or small works contracts preferred.
• Strong contractual knowledge and experience managing public sector or framework contracts.
• Highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to manage detailed reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise finance systems (advantageous).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.