Commercial Manager

Dragados UK & Ireland ,
London, Greater London
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Commercial Manager Dragados, a leading global construction and engineering company with unmatched experience in infrastructure, bridge, highway, tunnel, dam and marine projects are currently recruiting an Commercial Manager to join our Bank Station Upgrade Project on a permanent basis. Purpose of the Job * 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 develop and manage the appropriate part of the PEP ensuring project compliance * To comply with WI 845 develop and maintain the risk management plan, risk register to ensure risk are minimised and attend risk meetings to report of progress * 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 1545, 1550 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 * Prepare the Dragados board report for approval by the PM reporting on all commercial aspects 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 * Supporting the BSCU programme of audits to verify records of Defined Cost * 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. * Prepare forecast every 4 months in accordance with Dragados policy * Manage internal CVR's to ensure effective cost control. * Manage project risk and opportunity schedules Experience, knowledge, qualifications & training * 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 (£500m +) * 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

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