STRABAG UK has acquired a long-established Power Transmission & Distribution business, now re-branded STRABAG Power, based in Stafford and operating nationwide. This is a great time to be joining.
Tasks
* Build a high performing team (manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis).
* Plan and implement structured development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
* Promote a culture of contractual & commercial awareness within the portfolio of work.
* Ensure the commercial team adheres to group procedures and governance.
* Support the Commercial Director in developing and implementing a clear commercial strategy.
* Ensure that a review of all contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out.
* Provide assurance that the Commercial Practitioners administer the contracts correctly in a timely and professional manner through regular planned meetings to review contract administration, change control and operation of contract payment mechanisms.
* Maximise the cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects; identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work.
* Identify all potential recoveries from insurance policies for the business, and liaise with the Insurance department to prosecute entitlement.
* Actively manage the work winning process, allocate resources to commercial elements, liaise with the pre-contract commercial resource; attend the required reviews with the Executive Team to explain the portfolio’s current and planned performance.
* Ensure contract conditions are negotiated within the key risk parameters set by Group Legal prior to contract execution.
* In conjunction with the Director, set the annual business plan and create the strategy to achieve the elements therein.
* Maintain a schedule of client engagement events for equivalent-level customer feedback, alignment and future pipeline of work.
* Become the face of STRABAG for external engagement at industry events.
* Contribute to functional leadership, bringing best practice into the business, involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.
Qualifications
* Degree qualification.
* Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
* Commercially astute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry.
* Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
* Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
* Leadership Skills.
* Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
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