Head of Commercial - Derby, United Kingdom - Comex2000

Comex2000

Verified Company

Derby, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Comex 2000 is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Commercial Manager to join our Commercial team in National
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What are we looking for?_

We currently have an exciting new role in our Commercial team. You will work alongside the operational teams to provide support and guidance on all commercial matters including NEC4 contracts.
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What will you be doing?_

You will provide commercial support E2E from inception of projects to project closure. You will seek to help us to lower the costs of the projects and enhance value for money while making sure our programmes meet all legal and Quality Assurance requirements and regulations.
You will work closely with the operational teams and provide sufficient commercial support to monitor and react to project variances. Maximising value and minimising cost, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to monitor and manage the operating cost base.
In addition your responsibilities will be
Ownership of all matters relating to NEC4 Contract Management
Manage all the costs relating to our engineering projects and ensuring compliance with the contract terms, profitability, general management and accurate reporting at all times.
Provide both upwards & downwards guidance
Attend monthly contractual meetings with the client
Reviewing of contract documents to ensure that the company is protected from onerous terms and conditions.
Assess contract risk and work with the operational team to develop and manage mitigation plans.
Coaching and training and development of the commercial team
Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
Manage the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement.
Final account negotiation achieving the best possible outcome for Comex 2000.
Preparation of/assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works and compensation events.
Working with the operational teams to strive for continuous improvement.
Manage commercial performance against business targets and KPI's.

Skills & Qualifications required:

An industry applicable ONC/HNC/BSc equivalent
Experienced in NEC3/NEC4 forms of construction contracts on infrastructure projects.
Chartered status, or working towards
Ideally having in depth knowledge of civil engineering (telecoms sector)
A good level of competency of Microsoft packages
Selfmotivation, passion and a driven 'can do' attitude
Be able to organise yourself and others workload
Be proactive in your approach
An excellent communicator
A high level of diplomacy and customer focused
The ability to anticipate problems and ensure early intervention
Demonstrable experience of dealing with multiple forms of contract and methods of measurement
Have a Utility or Telecommunication background
Have a good understanding of Commercial Estimating and Benchmarking alongside experience of negotiating and resolving project issues.