Senior Commercial Manager, with exerperience of working for tier 1 or tier 2 contractors in a rail environment, required to join a rapidly growing engineering contractor.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that has an achievable target of doubling in size in the next 3 years. As Senior Commercial Manager you will be responsible for the commercial delivery of a £100million programme based in North West London. With the project being at design stages, candidates must have a proven background in change management but also a solid understanding of the NEC Option C contract.
Dure to this leading brands attractive growth plans, it is envisaged that this role with develop into a Director level role within 12 months following the start of the other major frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Take a leading role in transitioning the handover of projects tendered into live projects
Determination of the scope of work and contractual obligations delivering the work through the interpretation of contract documents
Advise the business on the differing standard form of contracts used for construction projects, and dealing with key provisions including the rights and obligations of the parties
Identify and manage commercial risk on new and existing contracts
Quantifying and costing of construction works
Accountable for contract compliance and performance
Prepare and implement contract management processes
Can coherently explain contract conditions that identify variations to contract and establishes the processes for recovery
Builds strong and collaborative relationships with key clients and suppliers
Negotiate contract agreements and manage potential onerous contractual obligations
Contract administration including providing advice on contractual matters and formulating contractual/legal correspondence
Financial and commercial control including the production of profit and loss, cash flow, KPI, CVR and Cost to Complete statements
Work with Sector Managers/Directors to ensure projects exceed commercial targets
Develop, finalise and present accurate Management Information (MI) to senior management
Support the SQS' and Project Commercial teams on project budgets to determine accurate commercial forecasting
Perform continuous programme analysis with identification of any potential delays, risk, acceleration or thickening with appropriate measures taken
Liaise with the Procurement team for supply chain engagement and subcontract administration
Take an active role in ensuring the safety of the projects and its people
Liaise with the company's Finance team to ensure a universally agreed position of cost, value, forecast and accruals
Use of Earned Value in analysing the commercial performance of project(s) in accordance with forecast and actual progress to date
Diligently provides timely information on the growth of anticipated Final Account value
Job Requirements:
Experience in quantity surveying
Strong understanding of commercial and change management, particularly during the design stage
Prior experience in JV/Alliance environments is highly desirable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proven track record in managing commercial risk and profit and loss for large-scale projects
Benefits:
Salary £100,000 - £115,000 basic plus benefits
Car Allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Opportunity to work on a high-profile rail project
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with a strong background in quantity surveying and are looking to take on a challenging role in the rail sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team