Job Description
Commercial Manager
The successful candidate must have experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager from the utilities, high voltage power, electricity, or renewable energy sectors. A full UK driving licence is required, along with a willingness to travel if necessary. A highly attractive permanent salary and full benefits package are on offer, including a fully expensed company car or car allowance, 10% bonus, company pension, healthcare scheme, and some hybrid working.
Commutable distance is required to our clients' Northeast and Northwest offices.
This Commercial Manager role is responsible for leading the visibility of contractual and financial risks to construction project bids at the front-end stage, providing commercial and contractual guidance to preconstruction feasibility, and managing infrastructure projects during the in-situ and close-out phases.
The Role
* Accountable for ensuring the preparation of contract documents for civil and HV electrical engineering works, including bills of quantities and monthly cost analysis.
* Establish client requirements with the Project and Design Teams, then present to the Senior Board for formal approval.
* Manage the delivery of pre-contract services, providing consistent cost plans and managing budgets via the commercial team.
* Ensure contractual arrangements are adhered to and variations are managed efficiently.
* Collaborate with delivery teams to understand project requirements, including contract management and administration.
* Produce monthly performance reports on key measures, targets, risks, and opportunities.
* Oversee pre-contract interpretation to assess potential risks to bids.
* Forecast and control spend on projects under NEC Contracts in the utilities sector.
* Implement key measures and uphold commercial practices in line with company processes.
* Outline potential risks, propose mitigation strategies, and administer in line with company procedures.
* Evaluate supply chain tenders for cost-effective solutions.
* Provide financial information to meet performance targets.
* Drive business performance through continuous improvement in contract management, aligning with the business plan.
* Manage and deliver commercial business processes and lead the team accordingly.
* Work with post-contract services to ensure high-level commercial assurance.
* Manage framework contractors to ensure compliance.
* Maintain and conform to HSE standards, ensuring a safe working environment.
* Develop supply chain management structures with relevant teams.
The Person
* Essential experience with NEC 4 PFC and ECC Contracts as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
* Experience within the utility or HV electrical industry.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Analytical skills and ability to interpret numerical data for reports.
* Working knowledge of other contract terms including NEC, IET, and JCT.
* Experience in cost value reporting, project management compliance, cost control, and forecasting.
* Proven experience managing high-value, multi-disciplinary projects.
* Experience in tender analysis and identifying ambiguity.
* Experience working with framework contracts.
* A degree in a relevant quantity surveying or commercial discipline, with at least five years of relevant experience.
* MRICS qualification is preferable or working towards it.
Our Client
Our client is responsible for constructing, maintaining, and refurbishing electricity transmission and distribution networks, assets, and systems, including sub-stations, overhead lines, underground cables, and renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and BESS.
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