Commercial Manager – North London – Civil Rail Project 440m

Job ID: 1932Salary: 60-80k+pkgLocation: North LondonRegion: London, South EastWe are currently looking for a Commercial Manager to work for a Top 5 UK Civil Engineering Main Contractor. The role will be based in North London working on projects up to the value of 440m working for clients Network Rail Projects including Bridges and Major Station Upgrades and Earthworks. Roles & Responsibilities:To provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the Project(s).Preparation of internal Cost/Value Reports on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor and any other reports which may be required.Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract.Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation.Preparation of earned value calculations and detailed projected project outturn costs on a monthly basis.Preparation and management of subcontract and material Procurement Schedules.Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.Production and rigorous management of Early Warning Notices and associated registers.Preparation, negotiation and agreement of Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc.To assist in identifying and proactively managing all commercial risks and opportunities and carrying out value engineering exercises.To encourage and develop a culture of contractual awareness within the site team and ensure that the full contractual entitlement is achieved by rigidly managing records, contractual notifications, change control, etc.To utilise MAXcel costing system to help improve cost control and financial/commercial reporting and ensure that all relevant staff are fully trained to utilise the system to its full potential.To ensure that all Procedures are strictly followed by all commercial staff.Establish and implement a robust system of site records for all labour, plant, materials, staff, etc as support for cost substantiation in the event of change and or delays to the contract Works.Establishment a robust system of cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements and ensure that it is strictly followed by all the site team.Attend all internal/external financial meetings as and when required.Preparation of project final accountsEssential:To be considered this role you must have a minimum of 7 years experience in a commercial role working on civil engineering projects in the UK with a subcontractor or main contractor.Desired:Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial ManagementNEC 3 Awareness