Our tier 1 Water contractor client is seeking a Principal Commercial Manager for their Northumbrian Water framework based out of their Durham office.
Key skills required for this role
Commercial, Water, Wastewater, NEC
Important
Water sector experience an advantage
Working closely with the Framework Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects of the Northumbrian Water - Living Water Enterprise contract, which has a contract period of a minimum of 7 years. You will import the desired levels of commercial rigour and meet the challenge and opportunity to question and change established norms, working with all members of the Framework Enterprise Team to improve commercial management at every level.
Fundamentally, the role requires the Principal Commercial Manager to provide commercial support to the project team, maintain commercial information, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements. You will liaise with and collaborate extensively with Client representatives along with any appointed third parties on commercial issues arising from the day-to-day requirements of Contract Delivery.
This is a full-time permanent role and will be based from Durham offices along with working from home on a hybrid basis.
Responsibilities
* Support the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with client systems, processes, and procedures on Contracts while helping to change and develop them.
* Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s).
* Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
* Assisting in establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
* Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
* Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations to the works.
* Commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
* Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications and final accounts.
* Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
* Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQ's and Tenders.
* Develop the Commercial and Operations Team through training and mentoring.
* Responsible for Commercial Staff under direct control in respect of timekeeping, technical training, development, resourcing, and performance reviews.
Skills/Experience/Qualifications
* HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying (RICS or equivalent).
* Sound experience of the commercial aspects of Contracting.
* Familiar with ICE and NEC forms of contract along with good knowledge of current Construction Law.
* Able to lead the team, oversee the management and procurement of subcontractors, produce measurement and control cycle certificates, and accruals calculations while being accustomed to regular reporting and making earned value analyses.
Salary in line with experience
Benefits:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
* Family friendly policies
* A selection of lifestyle benefit options
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