Commercial Operations Director

2 weeks ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Solutions30 Full time
Commercial Manager Job Description

    Job Title: Commercial Manager

    Location: Watford/Hybrid

We are seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to lead and direct the commercial activities associated with our operations in Telecoms and Energy, as well as collaborate with our back office PMO team. The ideal Commercial Manager will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of commercial operations within our projects.

The key responsibilities of this role include negotiating and agreeing on fees, variations, and final accounts with clients, suppliers, and onboarding subcontractors. This entails raising recoverable purchase orders, identifying unaccounted-for expenses, and collaborating closely with our accounts department to manage project-related revenue and costs.

Key Responsibilities:

    

  • Ensuring contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and subcontractors are administered, including payment of contractors.
  • Ensuring that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement.
  • Overseeing the creation/assessment of EWN's and compensation events.
  • Providing regular cash flow forecast of expenditure.
  • Managing the change management process, consulting with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project outturn.
  • Producing a monthly consolidated cost and expenditure report for the section of the project.
  • Reviewing potential contractor and supplier claims, the adjudication of claims, and making recommendations for settlement.
  • Overseeing the finalisation of contractor's accounts and close out of contracts for the project.
  • Overseeing the raising of consultant, supplier, or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
  • Overseeing the financial contingency built into packages and ensuring that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.
  • Reviewing cost implications of all instructions issued by the project manager.
  • Advising and managing commercial risks within the project or projects.
  • Adopting appropriate measures for risk management.
  • Supporting the creation and monitoring of a margin improvement plan for the area of responsibility.

Requirements:

    

  • 5 years' experience (Minimum) in a Commercial Management position (Utility contracting environment - preferable).
  • Experience as a commercial manager/quantity surveyor within a utility contractor/construction environment.
  • Experience in the management and application of NEC3 & 4 form of contract.
  • Able to identify potential future risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor performance.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Degree qualified (Desirable).
  • RICS or similar qualification (Required or working towards).

Contact Details: Interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity? Please get in touch with us for a confidential discussion.



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