Commercial Manager

About the Role

• Demonstrable experience administering and managing contracts under NEC forms of contract.
• Form a strong working relationship with the client Leadership Team whereby good cost advice is afforded for any project related issue. 
• Manage the issuance of  contractual correspondence in a timely manner within the agreed governance parameters. 
• Preparing and recommending payment notices and / or pay less notices.
• Evaluating (time and / or cost) change control procedures (variations, claims, force majeure events, etc.) 
• Leading the participation in dispute avoidance (negotiation) and / or resolution (adjudication, etc.) 
• Implementing / maintaining a robust system for the provision of all contractual-based records.

• Advising on cost-related matters in keeping with the client’s reporting procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining the CBS and WBS and supervising / updating any Changes to the Agreed Baseline Programme.
• Adhering to the management and administration of project-related change. 
• Advising on the validity of potential Change Order costs and agreeing these as the work proceeds. 
• Inputting into the assessment of earned value metrics (CPI and SPI) 
• Preparation and issuance of project and contract-based cost forecasts, liabilities and accruals. 
• Implementing / maintaining a robust system for the provision of all cost-based records.
• Assessing the validity of any Contractor claims both in terms of entitlement and quantum. 

• Providing estimating advice and support to the client in keeping with best industry practice. 
• Preparing of and / or assuring estimates and / or cost plans. 
• Drafting unambiguous assumptions and exclusions associated with individual estimates. 
• Supervision of the measuring and quantifying scope from drawings and specifications. 
• Undertaking value engineering exercises with the wider project team. 
• Advising on benchmarks and qualifying the same as required. 

• Supervising and issuance of all programme-related correspondence to protect the project interests. 
• Reporting periodically on all commercial-based KPI’s or SLA’s in an accurate and robust manner. 
• Ensuring commercial matters are managed within agreed governance parameters. 
• Inputting into the assessment of earned value metrics (CPI and SPI) and input into monthly dashboards.
• Advising on the commercial implications of potential time-based mitigation measures. 
• Implementing / maintaining a robust system for the provision of all planning-based records.
• An understanding of project governance frameworks, assurance processes and reporting requirements, including the ability to operate effectively within structured client governance arrangements.

• Advising on regulated and unregulated tender events in keeping with best industry practice. 
• Ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements are concluded and any amendments are agreed with client and G&T legal team. 
• Agreeing the Tender Evaluation technical /commercial weighting and scoring matrix with the client prior issuance of ITT.
• Preparing procurement and contract strategies to satisfy the client’s requirements. 
• Issuing robust but concise commercial-related elements of tender documentation. 
• Leading the Management of tender clarifications and queries in tandem with the wider project team. 
• Leading the evaluation of tender returns in compliance with the predetermined  evaluation criteria. 
• Issuance of periodic tender reports, from ITT, Tender Returns and qualifications and Final Recommendation Report.
• Preparing Contract Award Documentation  whilst minimising the risk of challenge by unsuccessful tenderers. 

• Identifying the top 10 risks on the project and their potential cost and time impact (periodic updates)
• Providing risk-related advice and support to the client in keeping with best industry practice 
• Liaising with the wider project team to support the risk management process.
• Reviewing of commercial elements of risk registers at regular intervals. 
• Measuring and quantifying risks in keeping with project-related requirements. 
• Leading the managing and administering contractual risk workshops recording acceptance / mitigation measures and implementing Change Control procedures as applicable after client approval.
• Implementing / maintaining a robust system for the provision of all risk-based records. 

About You

• Degree qualified, ideally within a construction related discipline.
• MRICS accreditation is preferred, but not essential. We will support the training programme required to gain your further professional qualification.
• Experience in leading large scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the energy and utility sector.
• Possess both pre and post contract experience.
• Experience of working under construction contract terms and conditions, preferably NEC or similar. Practical experience on infrastructure projects, Enabling Works for large scale projects would be an advantage. 
• Have previous experience within a consultancy environment 
• A proven ability to work on own initiative to meet project deliverables
• A strategic thinker with an ability of broad problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a client focused environment with a personal commitment to the delivery of excellent client service.
• Possess a positive attitude with a willingness to get involved in business wide initiatives. 
• Be proficient in Microsoft platforms, especially Excel, Word, Powerproject and EDMS systems etc
• Ability to  perform as a team player working closely with internal teams, the client, and other project team players to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Possess a driven mindset to manage facilitate timely issuance of reports and other deliverables. 
• Experience with CostX or similar quantification platforms.

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