HEAD OF COMMERCIAL

Solution Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Head of Commercial to manage the commercial aspects of a major project at Euston Station (HS2). This pivotal role involves overseeing estimating, procurement, and contractual management while leading a collaborative team to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial management role.
• Formal qualification RICS or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estimating, cost, procurement, and contracts for the project.
• Develop procurement and contracting strategies.
• Lead change management and adjudicate claims.

Skills

Commercial management

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Detail-oriented

Presentation skills

Education

RICS

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

As the Head of Commercial you will oversee and manage the estimating, cost, procurement and contractual aspects of the project from initiation to close-out for Euston Station (HS2) on the joint venture with Mace and Dragados.

Key responsibilities:

• Advise the client and project team on all commercial issues effecting the project
• Oversee the development of contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors and agree these with the client as necessary.
• Develop and implement the procurement and contracting strategy for the delivery of the project
• Review and develop incentivisation arrangements as appropriate
• Agree spend profiles which match the project schedule with the client
• Oversee the reporting against spend profiles for the project on a monthly basis and coordinate with the Client finance department for payments
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Incentive Target for the project
• Oversee the change management process, consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn
• Manage the production of a monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report
• Deliver capex and opex forecasts for the Project
• Overview the procurement of services relating to the Project and ensure that the supply chain strategy, policy and procedures are implemented
• Manage the administration of contracts for implementation of the project
• Oversee the monthly valuation process
• Oversee the development of mitigation plans for potential contractor and supplier claims. Manage the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement
• Oversee the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contractor contracts for the project
• Oversee the Construction Partners applications for payment and Early Warning Notices to the Client
• Expert knowledge of all aspects of commercial management
• Familiarity with various forms of contract
• Excellent knowledge of integrated reporting
• Inspiring team Leader
• Highly collaborative but persuasive
• Strong focus on detail but ability to see the strategic picture
• Able to hold their own and defend a position
• Ability to present confidently to senior management

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• Experience in a commercial management role
• Formal qualification RICS or professional experience