- LESP: Extensive works at Leeds Station to overall the pedestrian flow within the station, with the introduction of a substantial footbridge within the station and the breaking into the dark arches below and associated works AFC £280m.
- Middlesbrough Capacity: introduction is a new platform at Middlesbrough station to accommodate increased trains services, a multi disciplined project with significant track and Signalling works to compliment the civils elements.
- LAIP Package 2: introduction of Platform 0 at Bradford that includes track, OHL and Signalling works.
- LAIP Package 1: works in the same area as LESP increasing the length of platforms to increase the capacity of the station.
- Support the programme and project teams in deliver of the projects.
- Manage cost reporting of all allocated projects within the Network Rail reporting framework including Cost Forecasting, Anticipated Final Cost, Cost of Work Done, Gross Billing and Current Contract Value.
- Monitor, manage and report on all commercial aspects of allocated projects, flagging issues and proposing mitigation actions at the earliest opportunity to Project Manager and/or Senior Commercial Manager.
- Monitor awareness of all activities on allocated projects in order to influence decision making from a commercial perspective. Review contractor delivery: including leading valuation of medium value/medium risk contracts and attending all progress meetings to actively influence contractor's commercial behaviours, delivery and activity.
- Manage assessment and valuation of contractor's applications and processing of payment certification in accordance with Network Rail processes, contractual terms and conditions and commensurate with contractual entitlement. Challenge cost elements, audit where appropriate and make sure valuations are consistent with agreed site progress.
- Provide pro-active advice and guidance to Project Managers on all change including proposed scope changes, recommending appropriate action in accordance with Network Rail change control systems and produce all required documentation for approval in accordance with levels of delegated authority, including comparative estimates where required, in a timely manner.
- Produce applications for payment/invoices to outside clients in accordance with relevant funding agreements, including supporting documentation as appropriate.
- Identify and advise on all commercial risk/claim events.
- Provide of ad-hoc management information and analysis to promote informed decision-making.
- Produce appropriate commercial correspondence and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions. Make sure commercial records are retained and archived properly upon close out.
- Undertake final account settlements and internal reconciliation to project close-out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales.
- Support demonstration of efficiencies and continual improvement of estimating by undertaking cost analysis of completed projects and feedback as per Cost Allocation Feedback process.
- Support pre and post contract procurement activities as appropriate.
- Provide support to estimating resources, offering guidance and advice on project scale/scope as required.
- Support the negotiation of all prices under existing contracts/framework agreements (including the negotiation of target costs) and fully participate in the associated quantitative risk assessment and value management workshops, as required.
- Demonstrable experience in commercially managing investment projects.
- Demonstrable relevant experience
- Good negotiation skills
- Demonstrable skills in initiating and building positive working relationships with customers, their team and stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience of seeking ways to improve ways of working, being open to change and doing things differently.
- Demonstrable experience of being output driven, prioritising work to deliver on time and taking ownership in their role.
- Demonstrates an ability to make timely decisions and to think ahead.
- Demonstrable experience of having a positive attitude about work and change and demonstrating positive working behaviours.
- Educated to degree standard in related subject or equivalent
- Membership of a relevant professional institute, chartered status
- Significant experience of working within a generalist commercial environment
Commercial Manager - York, United Kingdom - Network Rail
Description
Brief Description
This Commercial Manager role sits within the Capital Delivery Eastern (CDE) Major Projects and Programmes North & East (MPP-N&E) Portfolio.
We are a dynamic and delivery focused team with an exciting portfolio of large multi-disciplinary projects in all phases from design to delivery and project close out. MPP-N & E are responsible for delivering complex and stakeholder critical projects on the North and East route within the Eastern Region, an example of which currently include the Leeds Existing Station Programme, Leeds Area Improvement Programme, Northumberland Line project, Middlesbrough Station Capacity Scheme together with new stations at Haxby, Thorpe Park and Magna to name a few. A vast range of knowledge, skills and experience is required to deliver these projects successfully.
The role would commercially support the delivery of the £280m Leeds Existing Station Project and Leeds Area Improvement Programme Package 1 (LAIP 1), in additional all North & East Route Enhancement projects.
Project Overview:
The scheme comprises of the following key infrastructure measures:
Our team adopts a collaborative approach towards engaging our supply chain and, as such, you should be comfortable working in this style to build relationships.
You may, from time to time be co-located with suppliers and together will help support continuous improvement, efficiencies and innovation throughout the team and our supply chain.
This team not only has the opportunity to work on the most challenging and rewarding projects in the business, but also to make the biggest difference. This has the potential to not only bring reward at a personal and professional level, but also to improve our business. The challenges we overcome today will be cascaded through the business as best practices and lessons learned
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
The role requires experience in commercial administration in particular post-contract administration to support the Senior Commercial Manager and Portfolio Managers with the delivery of the project.
Some key duties that the role will include:
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria