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Purpose of the Role
To assist in leading and managing the commercial team working within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects (primarily within the Midland Metro Alliance structure - MMA), from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results.
Person Specification
Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector with hands-on experience working for contractors as a Commercial Manager on large civils or infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts.
* Cost and budget administration
* Financial and commercial reporting to board level
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years Commercial Management experience as an SQS or QS with a proven track record in major projects.
Preferred but not Essential
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by RICS or CIOB.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, develop, and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects in collaboration with the Commercial Manager.
* Raise commercial awareness and embed best practices across each project team.
* Lead on all contractual matters from inception to close-out, understanding the contract and its implications for profit.
* Assist in preparing contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, and drawings.
* Manage the Risk & Opportunities process during tender and construction phases, ensuring contractual solutions and strategies balance risks and opportunities.
* Set and manage budgets, ensuring costs are allocated into the relevant WBS.
* Establish and update project lifecycle cost forecasts monthly, monitoring against targets.
* Record contractual entitlements, notify events timely, and accurately price and substantiate changes.
* Maintain rigorous cost controls, early warning systems, and produce robust financial reports, including EVM.
* Support procurement to deliver projects safely, timely, cost-effectively, and with quality.
* Validate procurement expenditure with operational teams and allocate under the budget as needed.
* Manage contract cash flow and ensure AFP submissions and assessments align with contractual timelines.
* Ensure supply chain payments are made per agreements.
* Negotiate and settle contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels.
* Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary
* 26 days Annual Leave
* Industry-leading Life Assurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension Scheme
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Long Service Award
* Season Ticket Loan
* Occupational Health Service
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