Overview
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We build enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, capabilities and resources to deliver complex projects. We share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level to deliver successful outcomes on multi-year projects.
We make things happen by anticipating challenges, drawing on our experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, and tailoring our approach to the project to simplify complexity and minimise risk.
What we are recruiting for
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial Manager (Commercial Lead) for a major MOD construction project located in Rutland. The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for all commercial and financial elements on a high value, complex construction project through pre-construction, delivery and final accounts stages. The role will be based between Birmingham HQ and on-site in Rutland (East Midlands).
Responsibilities
* Procurement of the project in accordance with approved strategy, ensuring that orders are fully scoped, bought at best value and are correctly contracted in accordance with limits of authority
* Liaising and communicating with the Client team in accordance with the Contract
* Converting the Project to an NEC4 Option A Contract for Construction
* Procurement and preparing contracts for execution for Early Works and Surveys, in line with limits of authority
* Managing supply chain relationships to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement
* Robust implementation and management of commercial, legal, insurance and risk controls of the Project (including but not limited to OLi and PMTR/PID’s)
* Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration, including interim payments, change accounts, cashflows, final accounting and contract administration
* Delivering the project in a safe, timely, efficient and sustainable manner while meeting client expectations and enhancing the business reputation
* Procurement of work packages in line with the Project Procurement Strategy
* Conversion of the project from pre-construction to construction
* Communicating and liaising with the Client team in accordance with the contract
* Administration of the NEC4 Contracts
* Production of Tender Recommendation Reports and Contract Sum Analysis
* Preparation of Subcontracts for execution in line with limits of authority
* Understand and apply commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems
* Maintain detailed prelim forecasts and actual costs and intervene where negative trends are identified
* Management of bonds, PCGs, warranty insurances and associated risks
* Management of cost, value and profit; report accurately to the monthly forecast final account
* Procure robust packages with understanding of package interfaces
* Manage cash flow to benefit the project and business
* Support the project manager to manage project risk and opportunities
* Manage the change process in accordance with the contract
* Demonstrate skills in avoidance and defence of claims
* Prepare bid documentation to ensure a fully defined tender
* Note: due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found at GOV.UK
Experience & background
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or other construction related degree
* Holds or working towards RICS or CIOB
* Experience working for a reputable main contractor as a commercial manager or quantity surveyor
* Tendering subcontract works packages of medium to high value
* Able to prepare subcontract documentation ready for engrossment by external parties
* Advanced word-processing, Excel spreadsheet packages and fully conversant with BIW
* Good understanding of building technology / construction methods
* Ability to read drawings and construction design information
* Valuing interim applications
* Preparation of internal monthly cost reports / cost to complete forecasts
* Measurement and valuation techniques
* NEC4 Contract experience and knowledge
We will provide:
* Flexible and hybrid work options
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Private medical health benefit
* Life assurance
* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
* 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
* Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
* Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide
* Industry leading parental leave
Belong at Bovis
We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.
We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.
Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, Black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or disabled.
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