Senior Commercial Manager – Rail

Matchtech

Senior Commercial Manager, with exerperience of working for tier 1 or tier 2 contractors in a rail environment, required to join a rapidly growing engineering contractor.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that has an achievable target of doubling in size in the next 3 years. As Senior Commercial Manager you will be responsible for the commercial delivery of a 100million programme based in North West London. With the project being at design stages, candidates must have a proven background in change management but also a solid understanding of the NEC Option C contract.

Dure to this leading brands attractive growth plans, it is envisaged that this role with develop into a Director level role within 12 months following the start of the other major frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Take a leading role in transitioning the handover of projects tendered into live projects
  • Determination of the scope of work and contractual obligations delivering the work through the interpretation of contract documents
  • Advise the business on the differing standard form of contracts used for construction projects, and dealing with key provisions including the rights and obligations of the parties
  • Identify and manage commercial risk on new and existing contracts
  • Quantifying and costing of construction works
  • Accountable for contract compliance and performance
  • Prepare and implement contract management processes
  • Can coherently explain contract conditions that identify variations to contract and establishes the processes for recovery
  • Builds strong and collaborative relationships with key clients and suppliers
  • Negotiate contract agreements and manage potential onerous contractual obligations
  • Contract administration including providing advice on contractual matters and formulating contractual/legal correspondence
  • Financial and commercial control including the production of profit and loss, cash flow, KPI, CVR and Cost to Complete statements
  • Work with Sector Managers/Directors to ensure projects exceed commercial targets
  • Develop, finalise and present accurate Management Information (MI) to senior management
  • Support the SQS’ and Project Commercial teams on project budgets to determine accurate commercial forecasting
  • Perform continuous programme analysis with identification of any potential delays, risk, acceleration or thickening with appropriate measures taken
  • Liaise with the Procurement team for supply chain engagement and subcontract administration
  • Take an active role in ensuring the safety of the projects and its people
  • Liaise with the company’s Finance team to ensure a universally agreed position of cost, value, forecast and accruals
  • Use of Earned Value in analysing the commercial performance of project(s) in accordance with forecast and actual progress to date
  • Diligently provides timely information on the growth of anticipated Final Account value

Job Requirements:

• Experience in quantity surveying
• Strong understanding of commercial and change management, particularly during the design stage
• Prior experience in JV/Alliance environments is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proven track record in managing commercial risk and profit and loss for large-scale projects

Benefits:

• Salary 100,000 – 115,000 basic plus benefits
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile rail project
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager with a strong background in quantity surveying and are looking to take on a challenging role in the rail sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and talented team