Commercial Consultancy Advisor - Water Sector

Description

• Providing specialist commercial advise on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Advising on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Providing cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Providing post-contract commercial management and any pre-contract activity within the project delivery team’s scope of work providing specialist commercial advice, guidance, and recommendations to mitigate commercial risks.
• Participating in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Undertaking final account settlements and internal reconciliation to project close-out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales.
• Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Identifying and advise on all commercial risk/claim events.
• Producing appropriate commercial correspondence and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions. Make sure commercial records are retained and archived properly upon close out.
• Management disciplines including value management and programme development and monitoring, ensuring delivery against key milestone targets.
• Preparing financial reports, manage cost reporting of all allocated projects, including cost forecasting, anticipated final cost, cost of work done

Requirements

• Degree in quantity surveying is preferred (or other commercially related discipline)
• Knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration.
• NEC form of contract experience.
• Proven experience working in the construction/utilities (water) sector and managing projects.
• NEC PM accreditation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in creating, managing and maintaining relationships, able to converse to clients and peers to director level.

Benefits

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance