Commercial Lead – Rail Bristol (Will Lodge)

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Commercial Lead to work for a leading main contractor within their civil engineering division. You will be working on a live rail project valued at £80m so previous experience working within rail is very much desirable, as well as a good understanding of NEC & NR type contracts as you will be working closely with Network Rail.
What we are looking for:

• Commercial Management experience on Major projects for a first tier contractor
• Experience of claims production and negotiation
• Experience using the major forms of contract (NEC, ICE, NR9/12 etc.)
• A good understanding of construction Law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Work with the project teams and be involved in all major decisions which would affect the outcome of the project
• Work with the project teams to ensure financial controls are in place to monitor the costs and value of work undertaken
• Maintain and enhance the relationship with the client and work  with the team to deliver the project in a cost effective manner for all parties

Personal Specification:

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management or similar
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
• At least 10 years experience working for a main contractor within civil engineering, preferably rail
• Consistant background, freelance or hoppy backgrounds are unlikely to be considered

Our client will provide a subsistance allowance for the right candidate so please do not be put off by the location if you plan to relocate. This is a permanent position and our client has specifically asked us to make sure that candidates are eligible to live and work on the UK.