About the role: We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused professional to assume the role of Framework Commercial Lead, responsible for managing and directing our office-based Quantity Surveying team across the following key frameworks and packages: • Northumbrian Water Sewage Repair & Maintenance Programme • Northumbrian Water Building & Civils Management Framework • Northumbrian Water ECO Framework • Environment Agency Asset Operation, Maintenance and Response Framework • Esh Drainage Services The successful candidate will lead the commercial function to ensure sustainable profit and cashflow maximisation, value enhancement, and cost control. A core aspect of the role will involve assessing risk and opportunity within projects, with the financial stability of the business as the primary focus. You will be expected to communicate and embed the organisation’s financial principles within the team, compile and present detailed commercial reports to the Board of Directors, and maintain robust governance across all frameworks. Additionally, the role requires fostering strong, collaborative relationships with supply chain partners to ensure continued competitiveness and support in securing future opportunities. Location: Bowburn What we will expect from you: Surveying team leadership, responsibility, development and support Surveying team resourcing, training, development, recruitment and retention Commercial/Contractual support, development and guidance to framework teams Understand, develop, convey, implement and compliance monitoring of Esh ethos and sustainable best practice Monthly CVR, forecast and subcontract liability production to standard and to timetable Monthly Stream P&L/Forecast reporting to Regional Commercial Director Contract Documentation review - material risk and opportunity identification Risk and Opportunity mitigation/maximisation plan, implementation, guidance and success monitoring Design consideration and Value Engineering Subcontract procurement - planning, targets, procedure, documentation, sign off and post contract management Programme/progress monitoring - delay/disruption and loss/expense identification, reporting and notification Framework specific customer relationship and satisfaction o Clients Forecast production and monitoring o Applications for Payment – ensure they are submitted in accordance with Client’s requirements o Monitor and drive improvement in the commercial aspects of the frameworks Develop strong working relationships with: o Clients and their Agents o Other departments including Business Development, Estimating, Technical, Buying and Production The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility. Qualifications: Experienced in working within a small/medium value, fast paced environment Experience with developing water and / or Environment Agency project proposals and pricing through Concept & Definition, Design & Construction to successful completion Experienced in the use of the Clients electronic contract management systems (CCM, Sharepoint, etc.) Experienced in the commercial aspects of construction, particularly working with frameworks with Blue Chip Companies Proven leadership of a Quantity Surveying team Technical ability should include an understanding of contractual law, commercial reporting, tender procedures, commercial awareness, leadership skills, presentation skills and report writing Previous experience of extracting the relevant information from Site, QS and Estimating teams to determine current and future financial framework contribution Understanding client work programmes would be helpful and examples how you can secure work through strong relationships would be of benefit Experience using NEC4 (with particular emphasis on PSC, Short Form, Term, along with ECC Options B, C & E) forms of Contract Experience of Microsoft IT packages Attributes & Skills: Team Player who can motivate, negotiate and persuade to get buy in from and the best out of the team Showing drive and determination to ensure goals and objectives are met and proactively takes responsibility in achieving the strategic objectives of the company Thinking in terms of value for money and added value Ensuring communication effectiveness thought out the business is continually reviewed Innovative and forward thinking mindset towards client care, value engineering, market intelligence and commercial growth Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills Encouraging organisational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment A hard work ethic, being able to lead by example