Senior Commercial Governance Advisor - Nuclear

ENGINEERINGUK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior Commercial Governance Advisor to oversee contract management and provide technical expertise. The role involves ensuring service excellence to clients, managing costs, and collaborating towards sustainability goals. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in quantity surveying and have proven experience in commercial management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in commercial management.
• Understanding of costs, timescales, and risk implications.
• Knowledge of various contract types and BIM techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preparation of contract documents and assist in execution.
• Provide technical expertise on building contract administration.
• Manage costs associated with design changes and construction activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Digital competence

Stakeholder management skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in quantity surveying

Relevant technical qualifications or certifications

Job description

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Senior Commercial Governance Advisor - Nuclear

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Coordinates the provision of management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various sectors.

Provides comprehensive technical expertise on the administration of building contracts and the issuing of certificates.

You'll be responsible for:

• Ensuring the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses, and assisting in formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Providing comprehensive technical expertise on the administration of the terms of building contracts.
• Actively measuring and providing valuations of the work carried out and adjusting variations in accordance with the contract terms to agree with the contractor.
• Utilizing expertise to ensure adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Developing financial reports for clients in the required format and frequency.
• Managing all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client charges.
• Overseeing and engaging in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and subcontractors/suppliers.
• Providing expertise on issuing certificates of practical completion and ensuring final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Providing expertise on issuing certificates of making good defects and final completion in accordance with requirements relating to completion, submissions, and approvals.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement plans and key business improvements.
• Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Managing and influencing key/senior stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively towards net zero carbon transition, sharing responsibility for proactive management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

You'll need to have:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
• Proven experience in commercial management.
• Understanding of costs, timescales, and risk implications.
• Experience in risk management and change control management.
• Knowledge of various contract types.
• Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications; negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Digital competence.
• A degree in quantity surveying, cost management, or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of most contract forms.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law, and contractual frameworks.
• Sector-specific project expertise.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications.
• Knowledge of contractual frameworks and contract administration.
• Understanding of sustainability, social value, and carbon reduction issues.
• Awareness of industry best practices.
• Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses, seeking learning opportunities.
• Participation in initiatives like BIM that add value.
• Commitment to inclusivity.

You'll also have:

• Capex vs. Opex cost analysis and advice.
• Professional memberships or progress towards them (e.g., MRICS/RICS).
• Effective communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improving practices.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpersonal skills for report writing, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract issues.
• Advanced communication skills for guiding project teams to meet KPIs.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be suitable for this or other roles.

We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable.

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