Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Infrastructure

We are currently looking for a experienced Senior Commercial Manager with previous experience of running major projects with values up to £250m, working for main civil engineering contractors. This project is part of a wider area redevelopment which will include the construction of 10,000 new homes.

Candidate Profile

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying
• At least five years experience at Commercial Manager level
• Previous main contractor experience working on major rail projects
• Experience managing high profile client such as Network Rail and TFL
• Experienced with multiple forms of contract including NEC (various options) NR, ICC, Target Cost etc.
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Desirable)

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for managing a large commercial team of Quantity Surveyors of all levels.
• Reporting into the Commercial Director of the Rail business
• nderstand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Ensure all required notices are issued in a timely manner.
• Identify unacceptable terms and conditions and negotiate contracts with clients and employers
• Identify unacceptable wording in bonds, warranties and other guarantees
• Liaise with the customer, his representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies.
• Cost management for project
• Understand allowances for elements of work (Preliminaries, materials, subcontract etc.)
• Understanding of cost to end of reporting period and comparison with allowance
• Understand forecast cost to completion
• Establish and use cost management systems
• Value management for project
• Prepare interim and final account and ensure payment
• Understanding of true value to end of reporting period and comparison with actual cost expended
• Understanding of forecast final value at completion
• Change management for project

The client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible, taking into account relevant notice periods etc. Please apply or call 0207 401 8886 to register your interest in this role.