Qualifications
* CharteredQuantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
* Commercially astute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry.
* Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
* Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
* Leadership Skills.
* Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
Responsibilities
* Build a high performing team (manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis).
* Plan and implement structured development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
* Promote a culture of contractual & commercial awareness within their portfolio of work.
* Ensure the commercial team adheres to group procedures and governance.
* Support the Commercial Director in developing and implementing a clear commercial strategy.
* Ensure that a review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out.
* Provide assurance that the Commercial Practitioners administer the contracts correctly in a timely and professional manner through regular planned meetings to review contract administration, change control and operation of contract payment mechanisms.
* Maximize any cash position, including WIP control, cashflow production & improvement plans for all projects. Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work.
* Identification of all potential recoveries from insurance policies for the business, and liaison with the Insurance department to pursue entitlement.
* Active management of the work winning process, allocation of resource to commercial elements, liaison with the pre-contract commercial resource. Attend the required reviews with the Executive Team to explain the portfolio’s current and planned performance.
* Ensure contract conditions are negotiated within the any key risk parameters set by Group Legal prior to contract execution.
* In conjunction with the Director, set the annual business plan, and create the strategy to achieve the elements therein.
* Maintain a schedule of Client engagement events forequivalent level customer feedback, alignment and future pipeline of work.
* Become the “face of STRABAG” for external engagement at industry events.
* Contribute to Functional leadership, bringing best practice into the business, involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.
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