Purpose of the Role

To lead and manage commercial teams in all commercial aspects of allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary rail projects from conception through to final account and close out, delivering maximum commercial results.

Person Specification

 

Quantity Surveying qualification, with Professional Qualification preferred Good Microsoft Package skills- Word and Excel Experience of working with a Costs system Driving license Good communication skills Ability to work with colleagues and engender good working relationships Understanding of all rail disciplines and interface management Previous experience working on construction projects in a management position Experience or knowledge of negotiation Knowledge of contract procedures and administration including NEC, ICE, MF/1 and JCT Ideally experience of working for a contractor in a client facing environment

 

Behavioural Skils

 

Engage and Care- Engage and stay close to our client. Provide sustainable solutions that you truly care about and join us in having an impact on the Infrastructure of the UK. Execute and Share- Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans. Energy and Dare- Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons.  Key Responsibilities

 

Actively participate in setting the commercial strategy across the Rail Systems Division Deputise for Head of Commercial as and when required Lead, manage, develop, and train commercial teams across a portfolio of projects Embed commercial focus and best practise across each whole project team Lead on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change  Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial and management reports on each project  Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at least cost and to optimal quality  Deliver contractually agreed cash flow  Build client relationships and promote effective ways of working with the project and with the client Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels
  What We Offer

 

Competitive Salary  26 days Annual Leave  Industry leading Life Assurance  Healthcare Cash Plan  Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme  Pension Scheme  Eye Care Vouchers  Long Service Award  Season Ticket Loan  Occupational Health Service