Commercial Manager

Jackson Hogg is looking to recruit a Commercial Manager for an Engineering Consultancy based in Sunderland.

Legal & Commercial

* Pre and Post Contract Negotiation (including Contract Terms through to execution)

* Prepare and execute Subcontract Terms for Key Supply Chain members.

* Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure smooth project execution (Commercial, Operations, Design and Suppliers (Manufacturing)) by developing business understanding of Contract legal obligations and commercials.

* Manage smooth contract compliance and execution of contract requirements (including but not limited to Early Warning, Compensation Events/Variations, and Extensions of Time)

* Manage, mitigate and close all Contract and Subcontract disputes

* Manage and report on Contract performance

Purchasing

* Review and develop Terms and Conditions with regular updates in accordance with legal and commercial requirements.

Finance

* Interaction with the Finance function of the business providing key information including Supplier cost, Client recovery and Project Milestone Payments

* Preparing necessary commercial reports such as the project financial position including monthly cost value reconciliations, project forecasting, short term cashflow analysis and budget management

* Interact and control Stakeholder Management including negotiation of credit and payment terms

* Complete Client applications for payment, and monitor receipt of cash

* Assist in setting financial targets and budget development

Responsibilities

* Manage contract statuses for all projects across the Business including a managed timeline of all contract expirations and plan to extend as appropriate

* Negotiate, draft and finalise Contracts from Tender to Contract Award

* Drafting appropriate contract documents as required by Contract Terms

* Develop, maintain and manage business relationships (including Clients and Suppliers) identifying opportunities for growth and improvement

* Support Sales and Projects ensuring a smooth transition from Bid to Live Project status

* Monitor, manage and mitigate business risk (including but not limited to Project Factors, Force Majeure and Business Change)

* Own the contractual and financial arrangements of the project and the strategic commercial and finance relationships

Role Requirements

* Educated to degree level in Law, or related field; MA is a plus.

* Commercially astute, understands the competitive market and manages risk - commercial, operational, and financial.

* Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset.

* Understanding of varied Contract Forms (NEC, MF1, JCT, Yellow book etc.) including bespoke drafting.

* Highly organised and able to prioritise workload.

* Adhere to the business's core values through working relationships, attitude, and behaviour.

* Ability to travel (Hybrid working policy)

Desirable

* Quantity Surveying / Surveying experience within the Construction and Engineering Sector.

* Proven experience in a Commercial Manager role, or equivalent, role within the Construction and Engineering Sector