We are looking to permanently recruit several credible, experienced commercial and contract managers to provide contract management and commercial advice to support Programme and Project Managers. You will be a part of a small management team in a developing commercial function in the Capital Programmes and Project delivery service. About the role: You will be a people person, a strong communicator who can easily build an effective working relationship with multiple stakeholders including Programme, project and Procurement Managers, finance leads, delivery teams, Heads of Service, consultants and contractors. You will need to advise them on best practice and to follow the Council and Procurement strategies, guidance and standing orders to enable them to deliver compliant, value for money efficient solutions. You will support them in contract award procedures and contract management. This is a new role following a completed restructure and creation of a new function. There will be the opportunity to help develop this function and shape how it delivers. This is a crucial role in programme and project delivery to ensure compliance with public contracting requirements and industry best practice. We are seeking to appoint Contract and Commercial Managers who will deliver a quality service in the following areas:
* A portfolio of 2-3 (of 7 currently) Capital Delivery Programmes each lead by a Programme Manager.
* Be the point of contact between contractors, consultants and delivery team.
* Develop pipelines and procurement plans with Programme and Project Managers
* Highlight commercial and procurement risks with project managers attached to Capital Delivery Programmes.
* Create and maintain project and contract records on our procurement portal
* Support and administer of NEC Professional Service, construction contracts and Task Order through the Councils chosen Contract Management system.
* Monitor contract performance and support programme and project managers to achieve best outcomes within the confines of the scope of the contract.
* Support cost estimate reviews and applications for payment to agreed milestones / project delivery phases and keeping finance lead informed.
* Support development and deliver training sessions, knowledge share for Commercial, Procurement and Contract Management disciplines.
There is no line management responsibility attached to this role, you should however be experienced in working in a matrix managed style environment. Whilst you enjoy working in a small team, you will also be comfortable working on your own to meet tight deadlines.
You will have exposure to Procurement Systems and contract management systems. You will also have a good understanding of a variety of contract models, pricing options and risk management, including but not limited to NEC and JCT and purpose of Z clauses and X clauses.
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