London, UK
Commercial manager
at Ben Pentreath
Ben Pentreath is seeking a commercial manager to join its team in London.
We have a vacancy for an experienced, motivated and reliable commercial manager to join our busy and friendly architectural and interior design studio in Bloomsbury.
This is a new position that will become an integral part of the management team; supporting us in vital areas of the business with proficiency and focus as we continue to grow.
Our ideal candidate will have astute business and administrative acumen, be able to communicate practically and clearly, have strong attention to detail and a good working knowledge of contracts and legal frameworks.
The person we are looking for will be highly organised, levelheaded, approachable and perceptive, with an established background in architecture and interior design. They will have a superb working business knowledge of design processes as well as excellent financial, analytical and numerical skills and a broad understanding and awareness of our industry.
Working closely with the directors, lead designers and practice manager, the commercial manager’s responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- creating and managing fee proposals and reports
- raising and issuing customer invoices and statements
- producing appointment letters and client engagement contracts
- advising on program changes and extensions
- timesheet reports and analytics
- liaising with and supporting principal and directors on project fees, terms, resourcing deadlines and cashflow
- quality checking new business opportunities
- ensuring RIBA chartered standards are closely adhered to
- monitoring regulations and reporting important updates to the wider office
- professional indemnity insurance renewals
- benchmarking reports and assessments
- identifying areas for improvement and streamlining processes through evaluation and review
- communicating with external design teams, clients and advisors such as legal team, accountants and insurance brokers
The vacancy would suit someone calm, friendly and helpful that is passionate about design; someone who enjoys working collaboratively and finds pleasure in getting things done properly.
The role is permanent, full-time and office-based, beginning in September 2021.
Please send your CV, covering letter, current salary and notice period using the ‘apply’ link below.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, unfortunately it will only be possible to contact candidates selected for interview.