Commercial Specialists (multiple roles)
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
* We offer a competitive salary, £40,257- £58,131, depending on experience
* Annual incentive related bonus of £1000 maximum for the Performance Year (i.e. from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
* Development opportunities in line with the role progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: Bradford, hybrid working - two office days per week
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
We have an exciting opportunity for Commercial Specialists at multiple levels to join the Commercial Services Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we ensure that over 5.4 million people living in the region can rely on our services, with clean and safe drinking water and proper wastewater management. But for us, it's so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to ensure Yorkshire's water is managed effectively, 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, playing a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment, and changing expectations from customers mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Commercial Services are crucial in how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
To meet this challenge, we are expanding our Commercial Services Team, offering rewarding career opportunities to drive transformational change and ensure resilient and sustainable supply across our business. The roles offer excellent prospects supported by training and development tailored to the individual.
We are looking for Commercial Specialists at all levels to be accountable for the commercial assurance of all financial and contractual aspects of contracted works related to the delivery of Yorkshire Water's Capital Programme, including the AMP 8 Storm Overflow Alliance programme and AMP8 non-Alliance programmes. This includes assuring project budgets, supporting negotiations with partners and suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, evaluating financial risks, and overseeing the associated financial aspects.
You will also support the Commercial and Contracts Manager and other Commercial Specialists in developing and implementing commercial strategies and procedures and identifying new commercial opportunities.
The Commercial Services Team works closely with the Capital Delivery Programme Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Project Managers to optimise contract performance and deliver contracts within budget and on schedule.
Additionally, you will support the development and implementation of contract administration, risk assessment, and procurement strategies to ensure the successful completion of schemes, providing guidance and support in risk management, cost control, and budget control.
Where you fit in:
As a member of the team, you will actively seek to improve value and achieve consistent cycle times through increased commercial controls:
* Procurement and contract strategy development and implementation
* Development and implementation of key commercial controls
* Cost assurance pre and post contract
* Process applications for payment from partners
* Forecast assurance
* Change control assurance
* Contract administration assurance
* Supply chain management and procurement support
* Further developing commercial behaviours suited to a multi-party collaborative enterprise
What skills & qualifications you will need:
* Knowledge of the administration associated with construction contracts
* Ability to identify, quantify, and control commercial risks
* Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts or other industry-standard conditions of contract and contract management practices, procedures, and systems
* Professional qualification, or working towards a professional qualification, associated with the role
* Ability to work with all stakeholders and provide guidance to support key commercial outcomes that benefit Capital Delivery
You will also benefit from having:
* Understanding and usage of framework agreements
* Experience working within an Alliance environment
* Knowledge associated with developing commercial processes and procedures
* Experience in supplier relationship management
* Experience or knowledge of behavioural management techniques and tools
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Experience in the water/utilities (or wider infrastructure sector)
We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of two days in the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training, or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.
If you're an experienced Commercial Specialist or wish to develop your career in this field and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers while protecting the environment, apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date (November 8th), should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
No agencies please.
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