This is an opportunity to join a well known international main contractor as the Lead Commercial Manager for a London based major project valued at £500m+.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of all commercial aspects of the contract including, subcontractor, supplier management, change management, finance and accounts
• Provide assurance that the works are delivered, auditable, accountable and cost effective manner within the budget
• To comply with WI 850 requirements for commercial administration and align with Dragados requirements for the same
• To comply with WI1200, Subcontracting, including: restrictions for subcontracting, subcontract documentation acceptance procedures and develop and manage the subcontract procurement plan
• To ensure the appropriate contemporary records are kept and maintained in accordance with WI <phone number removed> and 1555. Working in conjunction with the Quality Manager to ensure all requirements of WI1500 are met effectively
• Working with the procurement Manager to ensure compliance with the requirements of WI 2100, Responsible Procurement with respect to subcontractor procurement Accountabilities / Key responsibilities
• Ensure efficient management of all financial and commercial functions of the Contract
• Direct and manage the functional heads of Subcontractor, Supplier Management, Finance and Change and Claims Management teams
• Ensuring compliance with the commercial requirements of the conditions of contract & WI
• Ensure the timely production of CPI data to facilitate periodic schedule performance review
• Ensure that all subcontractor procurement is undertaken in a fair, reasonable, competitive and auditable manner
• Definition of the procurement strategy for key subcontractors and minimising the commercial risks to the contract through that strategy
• Negotiating terms and conditions with subcontractors that apportion risk to those best placed to manage that risk and deliver best for Bank
• Ensuring subcontractors are managed within the terms and conditions of the contracts
• Ensuring compliance with the Fair Payment Charter and seeking continuous improvement in payment processes
• Managing the contract finances and bank account
• Ensuring costs are collected, collated and reported in accordance with the requirements.
• Preparation and submission of interim applications for payment and agreement of final account
• Responsible for change management process, notification of compensation events and submission of quotations in compliance with the conditions of contract
• Coordination of the contract insurance requirements, management of claims and renewals.
• Manage internal CVR's to ensure effective cost control.
• Manage project risk and opportunity schedules Experience, knowledge, qualifications & training

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts and the practical application of the various options available within the suite of contracts
• The post holder should be educated to degree level or equivalent in a numerate discipline
• Membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Chartered member of RICS or an international equivalent professional status
• Previous experience of operating for major infrastructure clients typically, London Underground
• Previous senior experience in commercial management of major civil engineering projects
• Excellent organisation and people management/ team building skills including the ability to relate to staff at all levels and encourage collaboration and high performance
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan the workload of a team of professional commercial staff
• Effective negotiating skills
• Computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer
• Knowledge of proprietary accountancy systems an advantage
• The role will require the post holder to have excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal and to be able to report at Board level