Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager - Water & Civil Engineering
Sizewell, Suffolk
£75,000 - £90,000
I'm currently working with a well-established civil engineering and utilities contractor who are looking to add an experienced Commercial Manager to their team at Sizewell Power Station.
The business has a strong track record delivering civil engineering and utilities projects, with this role focused on the delivery of clean and dirty water infrastructure as part of a major and highly complex power station project.
This is a really good opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager who has a strong background in civil engineering, utilities or water, and who is looking for the opportunity to take commercial ownership of significant packages within a major infrastructure environment.
As Commercial Manager, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of the clean and dirty water works, working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, site teams, client and supply chain.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking commercial ownership of clean and dirty water work packages
• Managing projects from procurement and contract award through to final account
• Managing project budgets, forecasting and monthly CVRs
• Preparing and reviewing applications for payment and valuations
• Managing variations, compensation events, early warnings and commercial risk
• Managing subcontract procurement, negotiation and account management
• Reviewing subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts
• Maintaining accurate cost and value reporting
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project
• Working closely with the project and construction teams to ensure commercial and operational objectives are aligned
• Supporting programme reviews and assessing the commercial impact of delays and changes
• Managing client and subcontractor relationships
• Preparing commercial reports for senior management
• Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution where required
• Ensuring contractual obligations and commercial procedures are maintained
• Supporting the successful completion and close-out of projects and final accounts

About You

I'm looking for someone with a strong commercial background within civil engineering, utilities, water or major infrastructure who is comfortable taking ownership of projects and dealing directly with clients and the supply chain.
You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Experience working within civil engineering, utilities, water or infrastructure
• Strong NEC3 / NEC4 contract experience
• Experience managing significant project values and multiple work packages
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting and CVRs
• Experience managing variations, compensation events and commercial change
• Strong subcontract procurement and management experience
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Experience working closely with project and construction teams
• A relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial qualification
• Full UK driving licence

Experience working within a major infrastructure, nuclear or highly regulated environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

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