The Project Commercial Delivery Director will be providing support to the Sector Commercial Director in the management of resources and succession planning. Extensive and proven proficiency in the commercial field is required, gained through deep and broad experience built on concepts, principles and with an industry wide perspective. Disciplined and commercially astute with the ability to identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks, taking ownership and responsibility. The Commercial Director shall be accountable for the management of the implementation and ongoing assurance that at all times the Company’s governance and any contract specific requirements are adhered to. Excellent communication and Customer facing skills are a must, along with interaction with other members of the commercial community, which requires highly developed skills to motivate, inspire and persuade. Decision‑making involves the use of judgment and experience, and there is an emphasis on the development of new/improved procedures and on the translation of policy into operational plans.
- Accountability for fully effective commercial management, and optimal contract recovery.
- Accountability for satisfactory commercial close out of completed projects.
- Review EIP submissions & ensure the commercial robustness of tender submissions in accordance with company’s commercial work winning process/governances.
- Accountability for supply chain management (including the supply chain contract administration).
- Accountability for maximising cash flow in connection with the project.
- Ensuring that claims are closely managed, deadlines are set and met and resolved while ensuring the best outcome for Costain.
- Ensure that financial reports are accurate and provide consistent, transparent and reliable information.
- Ensure that CLR’s are accurately produced & reflect the current and forecast commercial position of the project.
- Accountability for ensuring compliance with company procedures and contract requirements.
- Accountability for 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.
- Ensuring a consistent approach to commercial issues across the Sector and cross Sector.
- Accountability for all matters relating to insurances relevant to the project.
- Responsibility for interfacing with other disciplines to enable optimal solutions to be established.
- Accountable for ensuring that all commercial activities are focussed and support the company’s Strategic Priorities.
- Responsibility for representing the company’s interest and, where applicable, acting as a director on Joint Venture Boards.
- Responsibility for ensuring that staff attrition is minimised.
- Responsible for implementation of the company’s commercial assurance programme and commercial strategy.
- 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.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Demonstrable and proven financial and commercial acumen.
- Practical, measured, and assured approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
- Ability to lead minds and demonstrate leadership qualities.
- A creative, strategic, and innovative approach to problem‑solving.
- Extensive Knowledge of office management systems including document control and distribution.
- Vast amount of post‑graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable and proven track record of achievement
Qualifications
- Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree
- Full Membership of RICS or CICES
- May also be a member of other professional bodies or hold additional qualifications
About Us
Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future‑shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
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