Commercial Lead in Bridgwater

Location: Hybrid working office attendance Bridgwater 3x per week and 2x days per week remote working

Status: CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35

Duration: Currently approved until 31 Dec 26 (renewal probable)

Morson Edge are currently working with a major player in the Energy Sector, who have a current requirement for a Commercial Lead to join their established team on a nationally significant infrastructure project in Somerset. This is a CONTRACT position - INSIDE IR35.

Overview: The Commercial Lead is responsible for managing a commercial team in the successful delivery of all pre and post contract commercial issues relating to a portfolio of contracts. The Commercial Lead will typically be responsible for a contract(s) up to £2bn in value subject to level of risk or complexity. The Commercial Lead will typically lead a commercial team of up to 10.

Typical Activities:

• Lead a commercial team of up to 10 to manage a portfolio of contracts.
• Lead on a major site installation contract (Framatome) with critical importance for the project.
• Ensure that all Principal Accountabilities for the Commercial Team are implemented in accordance with Site/Project commercial procedures.
• Procurement phase (where required) - leading to ensure that the procurement programme for each contract is aligned to the Integrated Work Schedule and that adequate time is allowed for an effective procurement process leading to contract signature.
• Execution Phase - leading and managing the execution phase of each contract including providing an overview of the individual contracts to ensure compatibility and alignment with other projects including fundamental matters such as: Scope of Work/Services & Associated Programme, Prices & Rates Schedules, Key Personnel & Arrangements for Contract Administration, incentive arrangements, Claims.
• Lead on the strategy for change management and claims resolution, ensuring the best outcome for the project.
• Develop commercial strategies relating to high value/high risk items.
• Define a culture for continuous improvement and adopting previous lessons learned.
• Overall responsibility for Commercial/Delivery based risks from contracted performance of the supplier.
• Stakeholder engagement at multiple levels - executives, external bodies and regulators.

Deliverables:

• Be responsible for the commercial accountability of a major tier 1 Contractor (Framatome), supporting the installation phase of Works.
• Collaborative behaviours: lead the supply chain through collaboration and lead the team in effective relationships.
• Manage the Contract Life Cycle: lead the project commercial team in managing the contract life cycle.
• Understand Performance and review contract information for monthly reporting. With the Programme Manager propose and instigate corrective actions.
• Mitigate Risks: Deliver Opportunities, actively participate in the Risk Management Process and identify risks and opportunities associated with Contracts.
• Cost Control: lead the team in identification and closeout of potential changes or claims and report through the correct change control processes, including providing supporting information.
• Cost Transparency: review information submittals to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Final Account the Contract: lead the team to apply the principles of the contract to agree final accounts in a timely manner, including resolution of complex issues.
• Learn, Apply and Improve: apply best practice and identify and lead the team in improvement initiatives to improve performance.

Essential Skills:

• Effective commercial/contract management skills.
• Able to demonstrate an extensive track record of working as part of a Project Senior Management Team, managing Commercial Teams and administering successful contracts.
• Ability to make sound decisions on matters of significant financial value.
• Good understanding of procurement, contract performance management, risk management, and change management.

Essential Experience:

• Member of the RICS / CICES / IOB / CIPS or equivalent professional body.
• Educated to degree level.
• Experience with most common forms of contract (NEC & FIDIC) within the power construction industry, and UK law and its impact upon the contract function.
• Familiar with the nuclear site licence conditions (highly desirable).
• Understanding of the UK regulatory framework and international SCM.
• Commercial management of a major tier 1 contract partner.