Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

VIVO provides facilities management and infrastructure services across the Defence estate. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management of both Core Services and Billable Works, working alongside project managers, operational teams, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives and supply chain partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle, supporting cost planning, pricing, forecasting and financial reporting.
Ensure robust commercial controls are maintained.
Manage change control across multiple projects simultaneously.
Review contract performance.
Support risk management activities.
Ensure all commercial processes are delivered in accordance with contract requirements.
Develop strong relationships with operational colleagues, clients and suppliers.
Provide guidance on commercial matters.
Support work proposals.
Help teams understand their contractual responsibilities.
Attend commercial and risk meetings.
Contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution.
Work collaboratively to identify practical solutions that deliver value for money while protecting business performance.
Monitor supplier performance.
Manage commercial queries.
Support milestone payments and final accounts.
Assist with monthly cost reporting and financial forecasting.
Ensure Core Services and Billable Works are commercially managed to maximise value while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations.
Contribute ideas that improve commercial processes.
Support sustainability initiatives across the Defence estate.
Help identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and strengthen commercial governance.

Requirements

Commercial experience within construction, facilities management, property maintenance or a related industry.
Strong understanding of quantity surveying principles, commercial management and contract administration.
Confident preparing cost models, supporting tenders, managing commercial risk and providing clear commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.
Strong communicator who enjoys building relationships with colleagues, clients and supply chain partners.
Ability to influence, negotiate and work collaboratively across multiple teams.
Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
Experience working on facilities management or construction projects ranging from multiple concurrent minor works through to projects valued at £4.5 million.
Good understanding of commercial processes, cost management and risk analysis.
Health & Safety awareness training.
Experience working within Defence, MOD or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous.
Knowledge of FDIS contract requirements, collaborative business relationship principles and sustainable construction practices would be advantageous.
Evidence of continuing professional development would be beneficial.
Membership of a relevant professional body would be beneficial.

Skills

Quantity Surveying
Commercial Management
Contract Administration
Cost Planning
Pricing
Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Risk Management
Communication
Influencing
Negotiation
Collaboration
Analytical Skills
Commercial Awareness
Attention to Detail
Cost Management
Risk Analysis

Location

Home based, to cover sites in Cambridgeshire

Work Type

Permanent
Full time
Hybrid work structure

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, or significant equivalent industry experience

Salary/Compensations

£45,000 - £50,000

Benefits

6% employee matched pension contribution
25 days annual leave
Company car/Car allowance
Single private medical cover
Life assurance 2x annual leave
1x professional subscription per year

About the Company

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners.
VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
VIVO delivers facilities management and infrastructure services across the Defence estate, ensuring the places where our Armed Forces live, work and train remain safe, compliant and ready to support operational capability.
VIVO Defence Services is a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS.

Equal Opportunity

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all.
We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.
We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader.
Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.