Commercial Advisor

1 month ago

Southwark, Greater London, United Kingdom Southwark Council Full time

Commercial Advisor Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Commercial Advisor to join our Highways team at Southwark Council. As a key member of our commercial team, you will provide specialist advice on divisional commercial functions, including Quantity Surveying and advising on contractual issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and continuously improve service areas as a centre of best practice by proactively helping manage the commercial team's portfolio to meet the objectives of the Council.
  • Work collaboratively with managers in other business units and divisions to ensure consistency of approach on financial and commercial aspects of contract and project management.
  • Provide insight and guidance on the management, letting and operational efficiencies of contracts in the delivery of the Highways programme to an annual value of around £5,000,000 and on multi-year contracts to a value of over £20,000,000.

About You:

We are looking for candidates with a positive approach to solving problems, who work well in a team and are comfortable driving innovation in what we do and how we do it.

About Southwark:

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people, including members of the Armed Forces and veterans, those currently in care or previously in care, and individuals who consider themselves to be disabled or have a long-term health condition.

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