Commercial Manager

What’s involved with this role: Role: Commercial ManagerJob Ref: QAD 2408/1012Pay Rate: Approximately £385.60 per day PAYEHours per week: 37 hours per weekContract Length: Anticipated 6 months, likely extensionLocation: Glasgow – hybrid 2-3 days in the office per weekWe are seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to oversee post-contract commercial management of medium-value and medium-risk activities while also supporting pre-contract processes. The role involves managing cost reporting for allocated projects within the organisation’s reporting framework, encompassing aspects such as cost forecasting, anticipated final cost, cost of work done, gross billing, and current contract value.Applicants should have at least five years of experience in commercially managing investment projects, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex commercial scenarios effectively. A thorough understanding of railway and construction industry forms of contract is essential, ensuring that contractual obligations and industry standards are adhered to.Key accountabilities:

• Manage cost reporting of all allocated projects within the organisation’s reporting framework including Cost Forecasting, Anticipated Final Cost, Cost of Work Done, Gross Billing and Current Contract Value.
• Monitor, manage and report on all commercial aspects of allocated projects, flagging issues and proposing mitigation actions at the earliest opportunity to Project Manager and/or Programme Commercial Manager (functional reporting line) and/or Senior Commercial Manager.
• Monitor awareness of all site activities on allocated projects in order to influence decision making from a commercial perspective.
• Review contractor delivery; including leading valuation of medium value/medium risk contracts & attending all progress meetings to actively influence contractor’s commercial behaviours, delivery and activity.
• Manage assessment and valuation of contractor’s applications and processing of payment certification in accordance with processes, contractual terms and conditions and commensurate with contractual entitlement.
• Identify and advise on all commercial risk/claim events.
• Produce appropriate commercial correspondence and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions.
• Undertake final account settlements and internal reconciliation to project close-out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales.

Key requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in commercially managing investment projects
• Demonstrable relevant experience
• Good understanding of railway and construction industry forms of contract
• Good understanding of the construction/railway industry
• Good negotiation skills

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