Senior Commercial Manager – HS2

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing commercial input at work winning stage.
• Overall responsibility for commercial resourcing of project teams.
• Management of commercial personnel responsible for the following activities:
• Main Contract management and administration
• Supply chain management (including supply chain contract administration)
• Commercial Document Control
• Cost capture and control (including completion of CLRs)
• Commercial reporting
• Planning & programme management
• Responsible for cash management.
• Liaison and negotiation with the Customer’s commercial and / or project team.
• Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring valuations and reports are prepared and issued in line with deadlines.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and contract requirements.
• Ensuring appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and overseeing the resolution of any contractual issues.
• Providing guidance and support to the commercial team and developing the skills and competencies of commercial staff.
• Overseeing recruitment of appropriately competent commercial personnel in accordance with project needs and company procedures.
• Providing commercial advice to the Contract Leader and/or Sector management team.
• Ensuring a consistent approach to commercial issues across the Sector and cross Sector.
• Manage and report on matters relating to insurances relevant to the project.
• Review value management and advise on Risk management.
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• A creative, strategic and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems including document control.
• Proficient in technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
• Proficient in drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions.
• Proficient in developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies.
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills demonstrating the ability to motivate, develop and lead teams to deliver to or above target levels of performance.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge and experience.
• Proficient in implementing and delivering strategic objectives and associated change programmes.
• Confidence and ability to assert influence.
• The ability to constantly improve and evolve as a commercial leader, taking account of and enabling our company’s corporate strategy.
• Ability to maintain a measured approach in a challenging and dynamic commercial environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EssentialHolds an RICS / CICES accredited degree.

DesirableFull Membership of RICS or CICES. May also be a member of other professional bodies or hold additional qualifications.

EEO / Additional InformationA Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that discloses they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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