Fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Manager working on AMP8 delivery in the water sector for a company based near Portsmouth

The Commercial manager will help with strategic direction, thought leadership and commercial guidance, NEC contract management, cost management and quality assurance

Key Responsibilities of the commercial manager

* Provide strategic vision & leadership

* Provide direction & thought leadership

* Develop & mentor team members,

* Ensure the provision of capable & effective NEC 4 contract, cost management and quality assurance capability to programmes and projects.

* Develop and maintain contract and commercial policies and standards

* Lead the negotiation of construction contracts i

* Undertake project cost, programme, and contract scrutiny

* Identify and manage commercial & contract risks t

* Work closely with delivery partners

* • Develop effective procurement & supply chain strategies

* Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key internal & external stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications Required for the Commercial Manager

* Experience leading the contract and commercial function on complex/ high value capital programmes/projects

* Experience of developing & leading a high performing team in a multi-disciplinary project delivery environment.

* Experience negotiating contracts

* Establishing contractor performance management and reporting function.

* Experience in managing key supplier relationships and resolving complex contract and commercial disputes.

* Relevant academic and/or industry qualifications.

* Practical experience in managing NEC contracts,

* Practical experience of the adjudication/litigation process under UK legislation.

* Good understanding of water asset management, operations and the regulatory environment.

* Broad knowledge of the water industry supply chain, opportunities, challenges & constraints.

On offer is an excellent long term career opportunity coupled with very attractive financial package and very generous pension scheme

Great opportunity

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