
commercial manager Northampton, England
Job description
This is a hybrid role and can therefore be based anywhere in the UK, mobility and travel to meet with the project team in the Northampton office will be required on a regular basis.
The role will require interfacing with a variety of stakeholders at all levels across the client and business. Support in supply chain negotiations will also be required to manage schedule and cost risks.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
The main deliverables and responsibilities for the Commercial Manager are to ensure:
Overview / Responsibilities
Project operates in accordance with company commercial policies and procedures- Manages and provides peers with general direction in all commercial activities during the contract life cycle from input into tenders through contract delivery to contract commercial closeout
- Development of project sub-contracting strategies in conjunction with Project Supply Chain Manager
- Placement and management of sub-contracts in accordance with relevant company policies and procedures and in a manner which optimises the company’s commercial position
- Sub-contract documentation is maintained in accordance with policy and procedural requirements
- Evaluation and settlement of subcontractor claims
- Agreement of final accounts and close out of subcontracts in accordance with contract requirements
- Project invoicing is carried out in accordance with terms and conditions of contract and that the company’s cash position is maximised
- Project KPI and Revenue at risk scheme(s) administered in accordance with the terms of the contract
- Project costs are effectively controlled
- Cost/value reporting and end life forecasting on project are undertaken in accordance with policies and procedures and that the appropriate values are reflected in the management accounts
- Any necessary contractual notices are served in accordance with the terms of the contract
- Preparation and submission of variation and contract amendment requests is undertaken in accordance with contract requirements
- Preparation and submission of claims is undertaken in accordance with contract requirements
- Risk management techniques are applied on project
- Appropriate training and development provided for project personnel on contractual commercial matters
- Comply with Tender Governance Process within Business Unit
- Governance and implementation of Financial Management Framework within Business Unit
- Excellent communication at all levels of the organisation
- Significant experience in managing complex contracts
- Experience with construction projects desirable
- The initial setting up and day-to-day monitoring of KPIs in the execution of frameworks
- Experience of ERP systems, Scheduling, cost control and information management system
- Experience in managing NEC type contracts
- Experience in manufacturing sector and manufacturing line facilities projects
