MANAGER, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER in Kesgrave

Help shape the UK's energy future with a Senior Commercial Manager opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), supporting Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing commercial input to Value Engineering reviews for different forms of construction.
• Managing the feedback of commercial data to Planning and Estimating.
• Maximising digital opportunities.
• Reviewing tenders and cost data.
• Managing the preparation of Target Cost for a project.
• Co-ordinating the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned.
• Managing the preparation and review of Earned Value Management.
• Preparing the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.
• Reporting and explaining the commercial progress to senior divisional staff.
• Leading commercial aspects with customers and stakeholders.
• Establishing client supply chain requirements and advising on alternative forms of contract and procurement arrangements.
• Understanding disputes resolution including options, structure, as well as knowledge of the SCL Protocol.
• Applying legislation and liaising with legal experts.
• Preparing estimates and tender submissions including the interpretation of specifications and preambles.
• Representing the financial and contractual interests to your employer and/or client in progress meetings.
• Co-ordinating buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management, procurement techniques, estimating, and surveying functions.
• Managing and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity Management of disallowed cost.
• Experience in the recruitment and retention of staff.
• Onboarding and induction of staff ensuring commercial induction packs are drawn up and delivered.
• Managing and overseeing team PDRs and identifying and targeting the needs of individuals.
• Overseeing and giving advice on training and development including professional development.
• Determining project commercial staff requirements and liaising with HR for recruitment including temporary staff.
• Interviewing staff for lesser grades.
• Involvement with schools and universities to promote the construction industry and to support sponsored students.
• Liaising with all parties to ensure task/project remains on plan.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent.
• Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES or CIOB.

Desirable:

• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Leadership.
• Strategic change management.
• Achievement focus (achieving results).
• Business and customer awareness.
• NEC 4 Contract proficiency.
• Promoting organisational aims and objectives.
• Managing customer needs.
• Managing opportunities and threats.

What we will offer you?

Industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme, and other flexible benefits.

About Us:

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.