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Commercial Manager (QS)

Employer
Amey
Location
Belfast
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
28 Jan 2022

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The Role

Here at Amey we are looking for a Commercial Manager (equivalent to Quantity Surveyor) to support the Consulting division in Northern Ireland, on the Street Lighting Account. The local office is in Belfast, however as a progressive employer we offer remote and hybrid working options for home working, to suit you.

As Commercial Manager you will play a key role in the development of collaborative client relationships in support of successful account delivery, aiding change and conflict management, and promoting Amey in retaining/winning future works. You will also provide support to both Supply Chain procurement and Work Winning activities.

The typical Account/ Contract Value is c£6m pa of Post Contract Management and Bids up to £20m.

Duties

  • Develop good relationships with key client representatives in support of successful account delivery, to aid change and conflict management and promoting Amey in retaining/winning future works.
  • Implement and Drive consistency of commercial processes both pre and post contract.
  • Implement commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost to Amey with a customer focused delivery.
  • Support the delivery of pre and post contract opportunity and risk management using the businesses management tools.
  • Work with Finance to ensure the full cost control of project(s) including providing and monitoring budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the senior Commercial and Operational account management, completing CVR reporting and managing WIP in line with contractual entitlement.
  • Manage the change process and review all proposed changes to the works in conjunction with other project team members and ensure all contractual notices and early warnings are submitted within the required timescales.
  • Assist and advise the senior Commercial and Operational account management in ensuring timely issuing of all notices required under the Contract(s)
  • Assist and advise the senior Commercial and Operational account management of any existence of a "claim" and/or "extension of time" situations with regards to taking timely and appropriate measures in line with contractual provision to minimise risk to the business. Ensuring all contemporary records are kept by the project team members for use in supporting any such claims and/or in the evaluation of variations.
  • Responsible for the creation of robust coding structure to facilitate accurate cost capture.
  • Complete accurate monitoring and reporting on KPI's.
  • Submit/support the submission of timely Applications for Payment, including Anticipate Final Account, to the Client and endeavour to ensure all payment certificates and payments are in accordance with the Contract(s).

Experience/Skills

  • Proven track record in quantity surveying / commercial management, preferably in relevant sectors
  • Evidence of successful main contract management
  • Knowledge and experience of supply chain procurement, management, and accounting
  • Knowledge of the records, approaches and options for dispute resolution and avoidance
  • Knowledge of commercial and financial budgeting and reporting
  • Knowledge of recruitment and management of a Commercial team desirable
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance and procedures and the practical application of such
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Knowledge of standard forms of contract and those specific to the support services market

Qualifications

  • Hold a quantity surveying, commercial or related profession, degree or masters degree, is desirable
  • Completion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and progression to Technical/Member status of the relevant professional institutions will be an expectation of the role

About Amey

We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported. Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

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About Amey

We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.

Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.

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