Commercial Manager - SC

Aspect Resources; Allington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to support procurement and contract management in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have NEC4 contracting experience and a background in public sector procurement. Responsibilities include drafting commercial strategies and liaising with project managers to ensure project delivery. This contract position offers a daily rate of £656 and inside IR35 status.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector and MOD environment is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Procurement Act 2023.
• Extensive experience with NEC4 contracting.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and contract management support.
• Draft Commercial Strategies for business cases.
• Work alongside the NEC PM for contract management.

Skills

NEC3 / NEC4 Contracting experience

Commercial strategy writing

End-to-end procurement background

Experience with Public Contract Regulations (PCR)

Communication with suppliers

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

NEC4 accreditation

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Commercial Manager - SC
Location: Hybrid / Porton Down, Salisbury (2-3 days/week on site)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Daily Rate: £656/day (Umbrella Maximum)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC clearance & Sole UK national

Minimum Requirement

• NEC3 / NEC4 Contracting experience and placing contracts in accordance with Public Procurement Directives/Procurement Law.
• Able to write commercial strategies
• End-to-end procurement background
• Public sector/ MOD background DESIRBALE
• MCIPS or equivalent - DESIRBALE
• NEC4 accreditation

The Role

• The main aim of the position is to provide procurement and contract management support to the Estates Portfolio in an NEC4 environment.
• Requirements vary in value and complexity and mostly relate to design and construction (RIBA Stages 0-7).
• You will work closely with Project Managers to help articulate requirements (Scope) and determine the most appropriate routes to market, often selecting from a range of Public Sector Framework Agreements e.g. Crown Commercial Services.
• You will be responsible for drafting Commercial Strategies for inclusion in business cases.
• You will be required to work alongside the NEC PM to provide general contract management e.g. negotiation and implementation of Compensation Events, as well as administration and management of all contracts, in line with Commercial policies and Government Commercial Function contract management standards.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience with Public Contract Regulations (PCR), Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR).
• Working knowledge of Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience of working in a commercial team specifically supporting significant design and construction programmes.
• Extensive experience of NEC4 contracting, specifically Engineering Construction Contracts (ECC) and Professional Service Contracts (PSC); an NEC4 accreditation would be beneficial.
• Communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders will be also required.
  An ability to communicate priorities and business plans to internal and external stakeholders, whilst ensuring that all programmes and projects deliver to time, cost and quality.

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed).

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)