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Commercial Lead – Rail Bristol (Will Lodge)

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd

Bristol

On-site

GBP 75,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading main contractor is seeking a Commercial Lead for a major rail project in Bristol valued at £80 million. The ideal candidate will have extensive commercial management experience, particularly with NEC and NR contracts. Additional responsibilities include overseeing financial controls and ensuring positive relationships with clients. This role is permanent and offers a subsistence allowance for the right candidate.

Benefits

Subsistence allowance for relocation

Qualifications

  • At least 10 years of experience working for a main contractor in civil engineering.
  • Consistent background in the industry required; freelance or hoppy backgrounds not considered.

Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial aspects on major rail projects.
  • Ensure financial controls are in place to monitor costs and value.
  • Maintain client relationships and deliver projects cost-effectively.

Skills

Commercial Management
Claims Production
Negotiation
Construction Law
Communication
Time Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Job description

Commercial Lead – Rail Bristol (Will Lodge)
Home » Rail » Bridges & Structures » Commercial Lead – Rail Bristol (Will Lodge)
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + pkg & lodge
Location: Bristol
Region: South West

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.

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