Role: Senior Commercial Manager [QS]
Location: Reading minimum 3 days
Salary: Circa £500 p/d outside ir35 depending on experience
Opportunity: Manage Contract delivery in post contract award environment working on massive infrastructure construction framework. The NEC4 ECC Option C.
Key Responsibilities:
* Keep project within approved spending limits
* Cost management and project management support
* Stakeholder management
* Take info - instruct work/ not instruct work
* Build relationships
* Harmonise internal and external stakeholders
* CMAR
The Senior Commercial Manager will manage the day-to-day commercial needs of our projects. Using skills, knowledge and experience you will provide expert advice and guidance, manage & monitor all processes, procedures, and negotiations in relation to contract and client performance and ensure all legislative and contract requirements are adhered to.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
* Preparation and management of project budgets.
* Working with the Project Manager, oversee the commercial and contractual management aspects of projects.
* Reviewing and advising of Contracts and then managing the risk and maximising operational performance of contracts. Including the submission of Early Warnings and all notifications.
* Procuring of Subcontracts and overseeing the commercial and contractual management of all subcontractors engaged.
* Lead negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to achieve favourable outcomes and resolve any contractual disputes.
* Stay updated with industry best practices, changes in legislation, and emerging trends in commercial management.
* Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare timely reports for senior management team and Board of Directors.
* Preparation of Monthly applications and managing forecasts to ensure monthly and annual targets are achieved. Working with the finance department, to ensure the effective management of cash flow.
* Working with Project Managers, produce accurate monthly CVRs. Consolidate individual CVRs into monthly management accounts, working with both the Finance department and Commercial Director.
* Negotiating final accounts with both Clients and Subcontractors.
* Representing both internal and external stakeholders at meetings and events with both clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
* Working with other departments and members of the Senior Management Team to enable the company to achieve its strategic and operational targets.
* Undertake any other such duties considered to be commensurate with the experience of the post holder and the requirements of the role.
Requirements:
* Min of 10-15 years previous experience working within a Senior Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management role.
* Excellent knowledge of the NEC Suite of Contracts essential.
* Excellent knowledge of commercial and financial principles, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
* Proven track record in leading financial management and cost control on projects.
* Strong organisational abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
* Understanding of risk analysis and management, with the ability to resolve problems at an early stage.
* IT Literate, and fully conversant with MS Word / Excel / Outlook.
* Ability to travel when required throughout the UK to attend site visits, project meetings, etc.
Skills and attributes:
* Superior Stakeholder Management in complex and challenging environment.
* Resilience to legacy culture of organisation resistant to change.
* Able to encourage, mentor and coach other members within the Team.
* Problem solver, positive and proactive.
* Innovative, creative, and open minded.
* Organised and meticulous in the detail.
* Ability to listen and communicate with all levels and treat others respectfully.
* Experience working on large complex infrastructure and construction programmes.
Preferred but not essential:
* BSc (hons) in Quantity Surveyor or equivalent qualification.
* MCIPS desirable.
If you are a self-motivated professional with a strong background in complex programmes technical, project management and have experience in complex infrastructure projects and/or MOD environment, I want to hear from you. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager. Apply online and ideally also send your CV to tom.dykes@1st-executive.com so we can arrange a time to discuss your background, suitability and the role itself in more detail.
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