Our client is one of the UK’s leading infrastructure contractors and are currently acting as Principal Contractor as part of an Alliance contract on a major midlands based new infrastructure upgrade.
Reporting into the Commercial Director, this role is key to leading and managing the commercial team delivering a multidisciplinary major project, from inception through to final accounts and close out, and to deliver maximum commercial results.
Working under a hybrid NEC3 Cost Plus Contract with pain share & gain, this multidisciplinary project includes new and regenerated stations and structures, earthworks, utility diversions and associated railway systems.
Commercial Manager roles and responsibilities:
As a degree qualified Commercial Manager, you will have extensive Tier 1 / Main Contractor experience, with a civils, rail and infrastructure background, and knowledge of streetworks. Key areas of responsibility and accountability include, but are not limited to:
* Working with the Senior Commercial Manager to lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects.
* Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practice across each project team.
* Lead on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in-depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery.
* Assist in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings.
* Manage the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of risks and opportunities during the tender and construction.
* Set and manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated.
* Establish robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets.
* Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change.
* Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems.
* Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality.
* Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts.
Qualifications:
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial, or similar relevant qualification and experience.
* Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is an advantage.
* 5+ years Commercial Management experience as a commercial manager or SQS with a proven track record delivering major infrastructure projects.
* Previous Tier 1 experience delivering multi-disciplinary railway projects.
* Demonstrable experience recruiting, managing and upskilling a successful commercial team.
* Major project cost and budget administration, with experience of financial and commercial reporting to board level.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
To join one of the leading infrastructure contractors in the UK, with the opportunity to build and progress your career on a long-term major infrastructure project that will deliver substantial positive change to the West Midlands. Excellent benefits package and car allowance, with the opportunity to earn up to £90,000 on a 35 hour week.
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