Consulting, Commercial Manager - Rail Infrastructure

Key responsibilities Procurement of the project in accordance with approved strategy, ensuring that orders are fully scoped, bought at best value and are correctly contracted in accordance with limits of authority. Procurement and preparing contracts for execution for Early Works and Surveys, in line with limits of authority. Managing supply chain relationships at package level to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to procurement. Contributes to the robust implementation and management of commercial, legal, insurance and risk controls at package level feeding into the wider management of the Project (including but not limited to OLi and PMTR/PID’s). Accurate commercial reporting and contract administration with focus on trade packages and other supply orders. This includes (but is not limited to) interim payments, management of change accounts, cashflows, final accounting and contract administration. You will ensure that the project is delivered in a safe, timely, efficient and sustainable manner, whilst achieving project targets, meeting client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the business. Credentials Maintain CSCS card for the role Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role, or qualified by appropriate level of experience (as noted below) Have a related Chartership such as MRICS Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours Skills Demonstrates skills in the avoidance and defence of claims Written and verbal communication to influence and build relationships Ability to influence and lead teams Communication Delegation Negotiation Presentation Time management and prioritising tasks in order to meet deadlines Problem solving Knowledge Understand and apply commercial & financial procedures and reporting systems Maintains detailed prelim forecasts and actual costs and intervenes were negative trends identified Demonstrates an understanding of bonds, PCGs, warranty insurances and associated risks Demonstrates a clear understanding of the relationship between cost, value and profit Reports accurately to the monthly forecast final account Manages cash flow to the benefit of the project and business Basic knowledge and understanding of NEC, Construction Management and Management Contracting Contracts Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards and procedures Commercial and financial understanding in the above context – ability to contribute to value engineering as part of the design process Experience Procurement of work packages in line with the Project Procurement Strategy Production of Tender Recommendation Reports and Contract Sum Analysis Preparation of Subcontracts for execution in line with limits of authority Procures robust packages demonstrating an understanding of package interfaces Manages the change process in accordance with the contract Prepares bid documentation to ensure a fully defined tender Behaviours Supports the project manager to manage project risk and opportunities Be able to obtain the relevant security clearance for the Project Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision, both personal and organisational, to create an existence absent of incident and injury We will provide: Car allowance Flexible and hybrid work options Up to 10% employer pension contribution Private medical health benefit Life assurance 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave Health and wellbeing support and initiatives 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide