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

Description

• 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.
• Ensuring preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• 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.
• Providing comprehensive technical expertise on administration of the terms of building contracts.
• Managing all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Managing & influencing key/senior stakeholders.
• Overseeing and engaging in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• 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.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
• Providing expertise on the issuing of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Developing & maintaining a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s.
• Developing financial reports for the clients in the form and at the frequency required.
• Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance