Job Description
A market leader in SPV management is seeking a commercial manager to support the commercial team in the delivery of complex construction matters, operational and financial matters and other ad-hoc project related issues.
Job Title: Commercial Manager
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000
Location: Preston (Hybrid role)
Full-time, Permanent
The Role
* Responsible for commercial compliance of the delivery of the terms of the Settlement Agreement in relation to construction and operational matters.
* Provide or organise cover for commercial managers/consultants for absences (planned or unplanned).
* Maintain the Commercial Issues log and engage in regular dialogue with the Operational leads of the business e.g., Key Account Managers (KAMs) & Project Boards.
* Collaborate with the various legal practices who provide support to the Commercial team.
* Review T&C’s for subconsultants.
* Support the UK team on any commercial matters/act as a sounding board.
* Review reports produced by commercial/operational employees & consultants prior to these being issued to the Project Boards.
* Ensure timesheets are updated on a weekly basis and issued to the Commercial Director.
* Provide support to the business in interpreting contracts, particularly Project Agreements.
* Support in dealing with disputes.
* Focused on risk/exposure when dealing with SPV commercial matters.
* Attending the SPV Board meetings where required.
* Provide Project Management structures for SPV’s that establish reporting requirements, structures, and frequencies; develop meetings schedules, attendees, and frequencies; develop technical input from colleagues into programmes and develop critical path/activity schedules.
You
* A qualified professional with the range of skills to provide commercial support to the business.
* A knowledge of PFI, contractual frameworks and construction/operational matters are essential.
* Able to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, including at Board level.
* Able to manage constructively and pragmatically difficult and complex situations and remain calm and professional at all times.
* Good interpersonal skills, articulate and capable of interacting with professional, trade and the members of the public, coupled with the ability to assertively deal with conflict situations.
* IT literate and able to use word processing, spreadsheets, and other business software, to a practical level – but in particular excellent Excel/Word skills.
* Clear, concise report writing and good presentation skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative and in a team environment.
* Self-motivated self-starter, hardworking and flexible – able to work under own initiative or as part of a team, from home office as well as client sites and company offices.
* Proven multi-tasking skills.
* Positive and creative outlook essential. An innovative approach to problem solving is highly valued.
What’s In It For You?
Join a market leading SPV organisation known for innovation, partnership and continuous improvement.
* 25 days annual leave
* Life cover (4x)
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