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May 9, 2018 | Comments Off on Commercial Manager
Title: Commercial Manager Location: Kidlington, Oxford Project: Thames Water Kier Utilities is looking to recruit a
Commercial Manager, who will report to the Head of Commercial. The successful candidate will be responsible for all commercial & contractual functions within your area of responsibility, assisting to develop and implement overall strategy, growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting in developing commercial management processes and control measures designed to minimise risk and maximise operational performance of contracts
Commercially reviewing bids, with particular focus on payment mechanisms, event of default clause, termination thresholds and any schedules with significant Operational risk/impact
Assisting in finalising conditions of contract for new work
Providing advice and support to aid correct mobilisation of new contracts
Providing accurate and timely commercial information
Providing support to Operation's team for more complex negotiations and dispute/claim resolutions
Preparing and or providing advice on the preparation of variations to contract
Establishment of workload targets and deadlines (including the use of KPI's) for the surveying team and maintaining delivery against these
Monitor and maintain commercial team performance
Liaising with in-house and external solicitors as needed
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Holds the relevant qualifications (i.e. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, ideally RICS qualified)
Demonstrable experience of dealing with multiple clients, forms of contract and methods of measurement
Be able to anticipate problems and ensure early intervention
Possess strong commercial negotiation skills and experience of managing and leading a team to achieve multiple objectives
Effective teamwork and leadership skills
Excellent Influencing and Negotiation skills
Business and Strategic awareness
Proven record of achieving results
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