If you are an ambitious Commercial Manager looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.
What matters to us
* HND/Degree qualification
* Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
* Commercially astute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry.
* Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
* Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
* Leadership Skills.
* Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
Your contribution to our company
* Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Portfolio of projects and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
* Manage the recruitment and staffing structure/utilisation for direct reports.
* Build team, manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis - maintain performance.
* Delegation of appropriate work to all staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
* Encourage and develop a culture of contractual & commercial awareness on all projects.
* Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor/mentor/counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
* Ensure the site teams adhere to group procedures and governance.
* Lead Team Meetings on a regular scheduled basis.
* Contribute to the production of Business Plan and strategy.
* Collate, analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, then implement required actions.
* Design and implement a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager.
* Ensure that the Commercial Practitioners administer the contracts correctly in a timely and professional manner.
* Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work.
* Be responsible, where required, to ensure that a review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to the submission of tenders.
* Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
* Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
* Ensuring a margin improvement plan exists on each project. Assist in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews.
* Assist in development of Joint Venture Agreements and arrangements where appropriate.
* Assist in the procurement of PCG’s, Bonds and Warranties.
* Negotiation of simple contract with the Client, including highlighting of business risk parameters.
* Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.
* Ability to handle Client disputes, including issues outside of the contract.
* Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored on a monthly basis through a detailed bottom-up resourced and costed forecast maintained.
* Undertake any other work as required of you by the Commercial Director, including assistance in emergency situations for peers and manager.
* Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback, alignment and future pipeline of work.
* Assist in preparation, development and implementation of new Group Commercial Procedures.
* Carry out commercial audits on other areas of the business as and when required.
* Assist in Functional leadership, bringing best practice into the business, involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.
Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website.
What you stand to gain
We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.
This happens after the successful application:
1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents.
2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview.
3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position.
4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry.
At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether it’s building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.
Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!
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