Commercial Manager - Maternity Cover (Possible Permanent)
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hutton, Brentwood |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Golden Thread Fire Delay |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Golden Thread Fire Delay is one of the UK’s fastest-growing passive fire protection companies. From our office near Brentwood, we provide fire door, fire barrier and structural steel protection services to a wide range of clients including some of the best-known hospitals, universities and construction firms in the country.
As we continue to grow, we have opportunities for people to learn the business and develop along a variety of career paths. We are currently looking for a motivated person to join our Commercial team.
Commercial Manager
Based at our office, this role reports to the Commercial Director, working full-time (between the hours of 8.00 am and 5.00 pm, Monday - Friday).
This role is responsible for the commercial management and performance of allocated projects on a day-to-day basis by managing and processing valuations and applications, delivering accurate CVR’s, reviewing and monitoring project performance, ensuring project margins are protected and supporting the Commercial Director and the Operations teams with commercial support and accurate reporting.
1. Enquiry Management
· Liaise with operations management on work requirements and costings
· Liaise with the Commercial Director in the development of future business and ongoing customer satisfaction
· Liaise with clients
2. Financial Management
· Create and maintain monthly valuations/applications in line with client submittal dates
· Oversee process for valuations/applications/invoices for each specific project
· Liaise with credit control and operations management to resolve issues with outstanding and disputed accounts
3. Commercial Reporting
· Support operations management in maximising value of works and maintain awareness of financial performance of projects by reconciling labour/material costs against value
· Maintain monthly cost value reconciliation reports (CVR’s)
· Oversee Maintenance of Payment Tracker
4. Quality Assurance
· Assist the IMS Manager to ensure the company remains compliant with all financial rules and regulations
· Adopt best working practices to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 standards and accreditations is maintained
5. General
· Any other ad-hoc duties, as required
· Participate in internal / external meetings as requested
Experience: Previous experience as Commercial Manager the Fire Industry and/or within the wider construction industry is required. Experience using cloud-based software and recording devices would be advantageous.
Full training and support will be provided consisting of external training and qualifications and internal on-the-job training.
The role requires effective communication, both verbal and written; strong organizational and time-management skills, flexibility in approach to tasks; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Golden Thread Fire Delay is an employee-owned trust offering a competitive salary and pension scheme, bonus, and employee-centered benefits.
If you're interested in joining our team, please apply with Covering Letter and CV.
Additional pay: Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Company pension
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Do you have any Commercial Management experience within the Fire Protection Industry?
Commercial Management: 2 years (required)
As we continue to grow, we have opportunities for people to learn the business and develop along a variety of career paths. We are currently looking for a motivated person to join our Commercial team.
Commercial Manager
Based at our office, this role reports to the Commercial Director, working full-time (between the hours of 8.00 am and 5.00 pm, Monday - Friday).
This role is responsible for the commercial management and performance of allocated projects on a day-to-day basis by managing and processing valuations and applications, delivering accurate CVR’s, reviewing and monitoring project performance, ensuring project margins are protected and supporting the Commercial Director and the Operations teams with commercial support and accurate reporting.
1. Enquiry Management
· Liaise with operations management on work requirements and costings
· Liaise with the Commercial Director in the development of future business and ongoing customer satisfaction
· Liaise with clients
2. Financial Management
· Create and maintain monthly valuations/applications in line with client submittal dates
· Oversee process for valuations/applications/invoices for each specific project
· Liaise with credit control and operations management to resolve issues with outstanding and disputed accounts
3. Commercial Reporting
· Support operations management in maximising value of works and maintain awareness of financial performance of projects by reconciling labour/material costs against value
· Maintain monthly cost value reconciliation reports (CVR’s)
· Oversee Maintenance of Payment Tracker
4. Quality Assurance
· Assist the IMS Manager to ensure the company remains compliant with all financial rules and regulations
· Adopt best working practices to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 standards and accreditations is maintained
5. General
· Any other ad-hoc duties, as required
· Participate in internal / external meetings as requested
Experience: Previous experience as Commercial Manager the Fire Industry and/or within the wider construction industry is required. Experience using cloud-based software and recording devices would be advantageous.
Full training and support will be provided consisting of external training and qualifications and internal on-the-job training.
The role requires effective communication, both verbal and written; strong organizational and time-management skills, flexibility in approach to tasks; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Golden Thread Fire Delay is an employee-owned trust offering a competitive salary and pension scheme, bonus, and employee-centered benefits.
If you're interested in joining our team, please apply with Covering Letter and CV.
Additional pay: Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Company pension
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Do you have any Commercial Management experience within the Fire Protection Industry?
Commercial Management: 2 years (required)