Our Client is a leading retail design and production agency specialising in the creation and global delivery of brand activation programmes, POS displays and environments for international FMCG, outdoor, sports and technology brands.

With production partners across the UK, Europe, and Asia, we deliver multi-million-pound rollout programmes that balance creativity, quality, and commercial efficiency
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Their mission is to bring the perfect balance between powerful strategy, innovative creativity, technical excellence and engaging customer service to global brands wherever they need retail solutions that deliver exceptional commercial results.

01  Responsibilities

02 Knowledge

- Lead cost control and financial reporting for multi-million-pound POS FMCG roll-outs across multi markets.

- Work with the Senior Project Manager to align budgets and delivery schedules.

- Produce cash flow forecasts, monitor actual costs, and manage financial performance.

- Provide commercial advice during project planning, design development, and implementation.

- Support senior management in commercial decision-making, value engineering, and margin optimisation.

- Review, draft and manage client and subcontractor contracts where applicable.

- Administer variations, compensation events, and extensions of time.

- Prepare and validate applications for payment, final accounts, and close-out documentation.

- Maintain accurate commercial documentation and contract registers.

- Work jointly with the Senior Project Manager to source, evaluate, and appoint suppliers and subcontractors.

- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and service level agreements.
 
- Ensure compliance with agreed budgets, technical specifications, and delivery milestones.

- Drive value through competitive procurement and cost engineering initiatives.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.

- Support the Senior Project Manager in maintaining compliance with legal, financial, and corporate governance requirements where applicable.

- Ensure adherence to the Company's commercial processes and reporting standards.

- Act as the commercial counterpart to the Senior Project Manager, ensuring seamless coordination between commercial, operational, design and technical teams.
 
- Attend regular project meetings, provide commercial updates, and report key financial metrics
 
- Contribute to client-facing reports and reviews, presenting clear cost and contract positions.

03 Experience

8+ years' experience in commercial / QS roles within retail design, POS, fit-out, FMCG roll-out environments.

Strong grasp of contract law, procurement, tendering, and variation management

Proven ability to manage commercial performance across multi-country programmes and multi-vendor supply chains.

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent analytical, numerical, and reporting abilities.

Proficiency in MS Excel, cost management tools, and project reporting systems.

Confident communicator, able to present commercial positions clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

Willingness to travel as required.