MANAGER, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

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.

• Provides commercial input to Value Engineering reviews for different forms of construction.
• Manages the feedback of commercial data to Planning and Estimating.
• Maximises digital opportunities.
• Ability to review tenders & cost data.
• Manage the preparation of Target Cost for a project.
• Co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned.
• Manage the preparation and review of Earned Value Management.
• Prepare the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports.
• Report and explain the commercial progress to senior divisional staff.
• Lead commercial aspects with customers and stakeholders.
• Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.
• Understanding of disputes resolution including options, structure as well as knowledge of the SCL Protocol.
• Application of legislation and ability to liaise with legal experts.
• Preparation of Estimates & Tender submissions including the interpretation of specifications & preambles.
• Representation of the financial and contractual interests to your employer and/or client in progress meetings or the like.
• Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management & procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions.
• Management 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.
• Manage and oversee team PDRs and identify & target the needs of individuals & self.
• Oversee & give advice on training & development including professional.
• Give feedback on strengths and weaknesses connecting plans for development of individuals.
• Determine project commercial staff requirement & liaison with HR for recruitment including temporary staff.
• Interviewing staff for lesser grades.
• Involvement with schools & universities to promote the construction industry and to support sponsored students.
• Liaise 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.
• Promotes organisational aims & objectives.
• Manages customer needs.
• Manages opportunities & 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.