Amey Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
The SBIM contract involves delivering inspection and maintenance programmes for National Highways, offering a significant chance to work on specialist structures. This long-term contract suits a hands-on Principal Commercial Manager or MQS ready to drive project success. You will oversee large frameworks, manage commercial responsibilities, ensure governance compliance, and develop your team while promoting inclusion and accountability. Core duties include building client relationships, ensuring account delivery, managing change, supporting conflict resolution, leading supply chain activities, and enhancing future business opportunities.
The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday
What You’ll Do
* Maintain effective valuation and commercial processes throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on cost reduction and enhanced client service.
* Oversee compliance and production of monthly CVR processes in line with company policies, procedures, and reporting schedules.
* Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate maintenance of project P&L accounts.
* Deliver opportunity and risk assessments both pre- and post-contract, including risk mitigation strategies.
* Manage all commercial functions including re-measurement of works, valuation of variations, and resolution of measurement queries to facilitate timely client payments.
* Ensure Work in Progress at project level remains within agreed, manageable limits in partnership with finance and the Business Account Director/Manager.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with project commercial KPIs.
* Lead and manage subcontract applications, liabilities, certifications, and payment processes, ensuring accurate and timely measurement and reporting in line with contractual obligations.
* Oversee project forecasting activities to maintain a high degree of accuracy.
* Participate in negotiations over contractual agreements, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions and achieving preferred outcomes.
* Advise and support project staff on contract obligations and measurement rules.
* Communicate effectively with clients and internally to promote the Amey brand and influence successful results.
* Report to Account or Business Director, with a functional report to the Head of Commercial.
* Collaborate with key supply chain partners to develop strategies that enhance client service delivery.
Why Join Us
At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. We are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
* Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
* Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader.
* Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
* Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
* Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
* Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days.
* Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
* Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more.
* Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications
* Degree preferred
* Professional body membership preferred
* 10+ years’ experience in QS/Commercial roles is an advantage
Skills
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
* Solid commercial and financial acumen
* Experience with NEC and Term Service contracts
* Awareness of industry trends and issues
* Ability to build client relationships while protecting contractual interests
Experience
* Proven background in quantity surveying or commercial management, including senior positions
* Experience working on major highway projects
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role, at kayla.caruth@amey.co.uk
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Supply Chain
Industries
* Civil Engineering, Construction, and Rail Transportation
Note: This refined description excludes referral prompts and extraneous job recommendations to maintain focus on the role and required qualifications.
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