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SalaryHybrid working with access to Newark Office
Full time or Part time
RPS is currently seeking a Junior Commercial Manager to join our progressive Design business at an exciting time.
We are looking for a Junior Commercial Manager to join the busy and vibrant team in our Newark office to provide support in the post-contract commercial management of our professional services contracts. Reporting to Project Directors across various projects, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious employee to work on high-profile projects and help us solve problems that matter.
We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
What you’ll be doing
Including but not limited to:
- Working with the Team Director(s) as required in production of contractual notices and claims for additional fees.
- Working with the Team Director(s) as required in collation and submission of project timesheet data.
- Working with Team Director(s) as required in identifying opportunities to claim additional fees.
- Working with Team Director(s) as required in production of claims and quotations for additional work.
- Working with the Team Director(s) as required in preparing invoices for professional fees.
- Working with the Team Director(s) as required in establishing and managing sub-consultant contracts and payments.
- Using own initiative and maintaining high standards and accuracy to support Project Teams in project commercial management.
Who we’re looking for
The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and a background in design management, project management or quantity surveying. You will also need to be someone who enjoys working collaboratively with others and is well organised and able to manage your time effectively with 2 years in a contract commercial role within construction and/or manufacturing. Membership of a relevant professional body desirable, MCIOB or MRICS
What’s in it for you?
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
What happens next?
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you quickly.
If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Parv Sandhu.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
