Commercial Manager ??? (Highways & Civils)
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Ashford
- Salary
- 75.00 - 85.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 16 May 2017
- Closes
- 13 Jun 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About this Role:
My client is a World Leading Civil Engineering and Construction Company.
My client is looking to appoint, on a permanent basis, an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong demonstrable background in Highways and Civil Engineering projects, preferably with a rival Tier 1 Civils Contractor.
Initially the successful individual will be working on the target cost of a prestigious GBP40M project in London which will then mobilise to site near Ashford in Kent during the first quarter of 2018.
The project essentially involves the creation of a new junction at along a congested stretch of a major highway and includes the following elements;
Construction of a large new roundabout
Construction of several new slip roads
The construction of a new link road
New and improved traffic signals at several locations along the scheme
The construction of a new pedestrian footbridge
Demolition of an existing footbridge
The construction of a new cycle bridge
Earthworks, drainage, and civils
This is a tremendous opportunity to join a World Leading Civil Engineering Contractor that is at the forefront of many of the UK`s largest projects which include SMART Motorways, Crossrail and HS2.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Lead, develop, manage and motivate a Commercial Team.
Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Ensure all required notices are issued in a timely manner.
Identify unacceptable terms and conditions and negotiate contracts with clients and employers
Liaise with the customer, his representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies.
Cost management for project
Understand allowances for elements of work (Preliminaries, materials, subcontract etc.)
Understanding of cost to end of reporting period and comparison with allowance
Understand forecast cost to completion
Establish and use cost management systems
Value management for project
Prepare interim and final account and ensure payment
Understanding of true value to end of reporting period and comparison with actual cost expended
Understanding of forecast final value at completion
Change management for project
Recording of change and allocation of responsibility
Risk and opportunity management for project
Management (with operations team) of known and newly identified risks and opportunities for best project return
Identification and implementation of mitigation measures
Procurement for project
Ensure all involved in procurement for project understand allowances for items they are responsible for and the procedures to be followed
Maintain procurement schedules
Prepare subcontract documentation, issue enquiries, and negotiate agreements including interim and final accounts
Financial reporting for project
Prepare and issue monthly cost/value reconciliations and cost/forecast reconciliations
Prepare and issue/manage cash forecast
Prepare and issue quarterly forecasts
Attend and report project details at monthly review with Directors
Manage commercial team to ensure delivery of above items and develop their knowledge.
Provide support and training for site staff on commercial issues.
Identification, preparation and negotiation of claims
Advise insurers of claims and assist with negotiations
Assist with dispute resolution
Requirements
A comprehensive level of commercial experience with a leading UK Based Civil Engineering Contractor.
BSc or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject
Preferably qualified to ICES or RICS accreditation
Self-motivated and confident
Financially astute
Good communication skills
A good decision maker who copes well under pressure
Relevant CSCS Card
About the Company/Client/Project:
My client is a World Leading Civil Engineering and Construction Main Contractor
Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK
alltek specialise in civil engineering jobs and is a leading Recruitment Consultancy in Southampton
My client is a World Leading Civil Engineering and Construction Company.
My client is looking to appoint, on a permanent basis, an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong demonstrable background in Highways and Civil Engineering projects, preferably with a rival Tier 1 Civils Contractor.
Initially the successful individual will be working on the target cost of a prestigious GBP40M project in London which will then mobilise to site near Ashford in Kent during the first quarter of 2018.
The project essentially involves the creation of a new junction at along a congested stretch of a major highway and includes the following elements;
Construction of a large new roundabout
Construction of several new slip roads
The construction of a new link road
New and improved traffic signals at several locations along the scheme
The construction of a new pedestrian footbridge
Demolition of an existing footbridge
The construction of a new cycle bridge
Earthworks, drainage, and civils
This is a tremendous opportunity to join a World Leading Civil Engineering Contractor that is at the forefront of many of the UK`s largest projects which include SMART Motorways, Crossrail and HS2.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Lead, develop, manage and motivate a Commercial Team.
Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Ensure all required notices are issued in a timely manner.
Identify unacceptable terms and conditions and negotiate contracts with clients and employers
Liaise with the customer, his representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies.
Cost management for project
Understand allowances for elements of work (Preliminaries, materials, subcontract etc.)
Understanding of cost to end of reporting period and comparison with allowance
Understand forecast cost to completion
Establish and use cost management systems
Value management for project
Prepare interim and final account and ensure payment
Understanding of true value to end of reporting period and comparison with actual cost expended
Understanding of forecast final value at completion
Change management for project
Recording of change and allocation of responsibility
Risk and opportunity management for project
Management (with operations team) of known and newly identified risks and opportunities for best project return
Identification and implementation of mitigation measures
Procurement for project
Ensure all involved in procurement for project understand allowances for items they are responsible for and the procedures to be followed
Maintain procurement schedules
Prepare subcontract documentation, issue enquiries, and negotiate agreements including interim and final accounts
Financial reporting for project
Prepare and issue monthly cost/value reconciliations and cost/forecast reconciliations
Prepare and issue/manage cash forecast
Prepare and issue quarterly forecasts
Attend and report project details at monthly review with Directors
Manage commercial team to ensure delivery of above items and develop their knowledge.
Provide support and training for site staff on commercial issues.
Identification, preparation and negotiation of claims
Advise insurers of claims and assist with negotiations
Assist with dispute resolution
Requirements
A comprehensive level of commercial experience with a leading UK Based Civil Engineering Contractor.
BSc or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject
Preferably qualified to ICES or RICS accreditation
Self-motivated and confident
Financially astute
Good communication skills
A good decision maker who copes well under pressure
Relevant CSCS Card
About the Company/Client/Project:
My client is a World Leading Civil Engineering and Construction Main Contractor
Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK
alltek specialise in civil engineering jobs and is a leading Recruitment Consultancy in Southampton