Senior Commercial Manager

Overview

Lead commercial activities for infrastructure projects, managing costs, contracts, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• commercial reporting
• cost planning
• procurement
• contract administration
• risk assessment
• performance measurement

Tasks

-Support the production of commercial reports incorporating metrics (e.g. EVM, outturn analysis) -Identifying new opportunities and support in the development of work winning. -Produce cost plans, estimates, benchmarking analysis of schemes, awareness of whole life cost. -Identifying new opportunities to support the business unit. -Take a lead on commission finance. -Undertake procurement activities in support of the Client as required. -Undertake contract administration on a project or programme of work; including payment applications, preparation of certificates, cost control, cost scrutiny, risk and value management, assisting the project teams with early warnings, instructions and compensation events and change management. -Support decision making using date driven insight. -Be able to assess commercial risk and implement suitable control measures where required. -Undertake performance measurement of Contractor’s and take appropriate corrective action where required. -Identify opportunities for cost-saving and optimisation of the contract, as well as providing advice to our clients as required.

Requirements

• nec contracts
• rics member
• costx
• degree
• line management
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Ability to work within a partnering environment, form effective working relationships and strive to provide positive outcomes to the Client. -Successful applicants will have a background on pre and post contractual administration of the NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract. NEC Accredited is desired but not essential. -Construction or infrastructure background in at least one of the following sectors/regulated industries: Energy, Transportation, Defence and/or Utilities. -Ability to manage internal and external stakeholder parties to achieve successful project outcomes. -The ability to manage commission teams/key accounts/sectors providing professional support, guidance and leadership as required. -Candidates will be associate or full members of RICS (or an appropriate professional institution) or be committed to obtaining chartered status. -Ability to take a leading role and advise on the management and resolution of variations, commercial disputes and claims arising. -Have both site and office-based experience on a variety of infrastructure projects. -Have an understanding of the Construction Playbook, Value Toolkit, Project 13 and Public Procurement regulations. -Preferably degree qualified in a relevant discipline to the role. -Have an understanding and have used cost software including, but not limited to CostX, CEMAR etc. -Have the ability to operate effectively within a co-located environment integrated with the Client, other Consultant's and Contractor's project delivery teams. -Candidates will have line management experience.

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About Ridge And Partners Llp

-Founded with a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality engineering solutions. -Known for its expertise in managing complex projects, from infrastructure development to large-scale residential and commercial constructions. -The company is renowned for its focus on delivering projects on time and within budget, with a strong track record of repeat business from long-term clients. -Key projects include iconic urban regeneration schemes, transportation networks, energy-efficient buildings, and water infrastructure improvements. -The firm prides itself on providing bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, working seamlessly with architects, contractors, and stakeholders. -Ridge has carved a niche for itself by maintaining a deep technical understanding while also prioritizing collaborative partnerships with clients and communities. -The company's offices are strategically located across the UK, supporting projects both locally and nationally. -Ridge is committed to a forward-thinking approach, constantly adapting to the evolving demands of modern infrastructure, technology, and sustainability.

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