Purpose of the Role

To administer all commercial aspects within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects (primarily within the Midland Metro Alliance structure - MMA), from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results.

Person Specification

Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector having hands on experience working for contractors as a Commercial Manager on large civils or infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts

• Cost and budget administration
• Financial and commercial reporting to board level
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Qualifications 
• Minimum 5 years Commercial Management experience as an SQS or QS with a proven track record in major projects. 

Preferred but not Essential 

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the SQS you will lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects
  
• Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practise across each project team
  
• Assist on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery.
  
• Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings
  
• Assist in the management of the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risk and opportunities.
  
• Manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS
  
• Assist in the establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets
  
• Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change 
  
• Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including EVM.
  
• Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality. 
  
• Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project
  
• Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all AFP’s are submitted / assessed in line with the contractual timescales.
  
• Ensure all valid Supply Chain payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement.
  
• Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels
  
• Undertaking site measure queries
  
• Production of monthly CVR Reports 
  
• As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements. 
  
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary 
• 26 days Annual Leave 
• Industry leading Life Assurance 
• Healthcare Cash Plan 
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Eye Care Vouchers 
• Long Service Award 
• Season Ticket Loan 
• Occupational Health Service