Commercial Manager

Description:

Who is Amey?

We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country. Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our Complex facilities Team on a full time, permanent basis. This role is based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and will offer hybrid working.

The purpose of the role is to implement commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost to the Amey business. You will ensure compliance with the Amey systems, processes and procedures to deliver post contract management on the Barnsley schools PFI Contract. The Barnsley schools contract is a PFI contract whereby Amey manage and deliver a variety of services including Life Cycle, Capex and maintenance works in a fast paced, challenging business environment.

The standard hours of work are based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

Implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlement is realised
Creation of robust coding structures to facilitate accurate cost capture
Management of Subcontractor accounts in line with agreed subcontract documentation
Play a leading role in the Management Team reporting into the divisional structure
Work within the strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by the Company
Prepare commercial reports including Cost Value Reconciliations and cash flow forecasts alongside finance colleagues
Leading on the production of weekly/monthly cost and value reconciliations and forecasts and advising the Project Manager/Senior Commercial Manager thereof
Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement and payment
Support the tender processes and strategy as required
Provide commercial and financial feed-back to the relevant support functions
Provide commercial support to other contracts as required / directed
With each application for payment submit final anticipated Client outturn costs
Submit in a timely manner Change Requests, with price and programme effects, for subsequent agreement
Provide sound commercial and contractual advice to the Account Manager and other team members  We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

Profile:

We want to hear from you if you have:

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent), or able to demonstrate a proven track record in quantity surveying / commercial management with significant experience in a senior role
Competent in basic computer skills
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Ability to time-manage, set priorities and work to strict deadlines
Solid and structured methodical style of working
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
Strong desire to further Client relationships whilst ensuring that contractual entitlements are not compromised
Team player
Determination to develop and coach junior members of the commercial team
Ability to work under pressure
Good communication skills
Good negotiation skills
Sound knowledge of contracts