Commercial Project Lead

Location: Near Chester, North West England (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per weekRate: £525 per day / £70 per hourStart Date: 19th September 2024Duration: 4 months (possibility of extension)Expenses: Business travel expenses outside of North-West England covered

Are you a seasoned commercial professional with expertise in the Power and Chemical industries? We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Commercial Project Lead to join an industrial client based near Chester. This hybrid role offers a unique blend of on-site presence and remote work, with occasional business travel that could extend internationally.

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Project Lead:

• Provide crucial support during early project development phases.
• Benchmark contractor costs and ensure alignment with industry standards.
• Review and analyse equipment, materials, and labour costs across various project components.
• Advise on commercial and cost-related aspects, ensuring changes follow established procedures.
• Lead cost review meetings and represent the client in contractor discussions.
• Deliver ad-hoc commercial support to the client and project team as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 10+ years in a senior commercial role on large-scale projects, valued in the hundreds of millions to over a billion pounds.
• Sector Expertise: Strong knowledge of the Power and Chemical industries.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiar with civil, mechanical, pipework, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines in industrial sectors, such as power, chemical, oil, and gas.
• Contract Familiarity: Hands-on experience with EPC or EPCM contracts, preferably under the IChemE contract form.

This is a great opportunity to work on high-impact industrial projects, contribute to the growth of a dynamic team, and travel internationally, all while enjoying a balanced hybrid work setup. If you are commercially astute with a wealth of experience in large-scale industrial projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to help shape the future of major power and chemical industry projects.