The East West Rail Alliance is a “pure” alliance consisting of three Non-Owner Participants (NOPs); VolkerRail, Atkins Global, Laing O’Rourke and the Owner Participant (OP), Network Rail.

East West Rail (EWR) phase 2 programme is in excess of one billion pounds and one of the most prestigious projects in the UK Infrastructure pipeline. It will provide a strategic route linking key centres of economic activity between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Bedford.

Job Summary

To support the financial effectiveness and profitability of the overall project and work packages where required through diligent application of proper contractual and commercial practices, with the careful management of risk.

Responsibilities;

• Maximise the financial effectiveness and profitability of the project through diligent application of proper contractual and commercial practices
• Efficiently direct and manage the commercial resource within their section, during the pre-construction & construction phases to ensure success of the project
• Contribute to the commercial function to ensure Alliance and business objectives are met, creating a team that adds value within the development and delivery process
• Ability to feedback to line manager on areas for development within Alliance strategy

• Negotiating with client representatives, sub-contractors and other consultants

• Plan, monitor and support operations, encourage ‘best practice’
• Supporting the achievement of development needs of line reports are met and influencing the development of the wider commercial function
• Ensure the preparation of monthly contract review reports and project management accounts information
• Assist with the business planning process
• To encourage and develop a culture of contractual awareness and ensure that the full contractual entitlement is achieved by rigidly managing records, contractual notifications, change control, etc.
• To ensure that best commercial practices are identified, shared and implemented.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following experience/skill set:

Expected

• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• BSc (Hons) MRICS

Preferred

• Project financial control, reporting and data management
• Contract procedures
• Negotiation and dispute resolution

Location

Milton Keynes, Bletchley or Bicester depending on what location suits better (6 roles available)

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.