Senior Commercial Manager (Consultancy) - Rail, Highways and Infrastructure

Description

• Actively measuring and providing valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract to agree with contractor.
• Providing expertise on the issuing of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Overseeing and engaging in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Managing all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
• Developing & maintaining a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Managing & influencing key/senior stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
• Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing comprehensive technical expertise on administration of the terms of building contracts.
• Providing expertise on the issuing of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Developing financial reports for the clients in the form and at the frequency required.
• Ensuring preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
• Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/ market of project/role.
• Proven experience of different types of contracts.
• Analytical skills. Digitally Competent.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
• Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications. Negotiation skills.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration and contract management.
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
• Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.
• Detailed knowledge in most forms of contract.
• Proven experience in commercial management.
• Knowledge of contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.
• Utilising expertise to ensure adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.

Benefits

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance