Commercial Manager

Description:

About The Role
Morrison Energy Services is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work on our Scottish Power Framework contract in Bellshill, Glasgow.

As the Commercial Manager you will be part of our Senior Leadership Team who are responsible for the safe and profitable delivery of all works under the Framework.

As the Commercial Manager your responsibilities will include:

Team Management and Development:

Set the structure, roles, responsibilities and competencies required to deliver the commercial management services
Build a high performing team 
Provide structured development and training for staff 
Promote a culture of contractual and commercial awareness within the Framework team
Commercial Delivery

Understand and ensure adherence to the framework contractual requirements 
Liaise with the customers, representatives and other stakeholders on commercial issues
In conjunction with the Contract Director and Finance Business Partner, set the annual business plan, create the strategy to achieve the elements therein
Attend regular meetings, engagement and feedback sessions with the customer
Responsible for developing and maintaining the Framework Risk and Opportunity Register
Responsible in conjunction with the operational team for the identification of change and the management of the change management processCost Management:

 Understand allowances for elements of work and embed and maintain a culture of cost effective delivery
 Identify and work with the Contract Director to implement cost efficiencies, Forecast future expenditure based on anticipated work volumes 
Value management:

Support the team to ensure that all weekly value is captured and reported efficiently and in a timely manner
Work collaboratively with the Contract Director and the customer to ensure visibility and realisation of future work volumes
Responsible for the early identification of potential disputes facilitating early intervention and resolution
Management of all ensuing disputes in accordance with the established escalatory ladder
Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for the frameworkFinancial reporting:

In conjunction with the Finance Business Partner, responsible for monitoring and reporting cash, revenue and cost positions across all cost centres, forecasting trends and facilitating management intervention where appropriate
Responsible for the provision of accurate management reports on regular basis
Lead weekly project reviews
Work with the Finance Business Partner to ensure compliance with year-end audit requirements 
Supply Chain and Procurement:

Support on all procurement activities to ensure best value procurement
Responsible for the effective management of the supply chain within acceptable commercial and operational parameters
Lead procurement events and initiatives as required 
Pre Contract and Competitive Tender

Work with the Business Development team to ensure active management of commercial elements of the work winning process and governance presentations
Develop and implement a clear commercial strategy for the Contracts including tender strategies, cash flow strategies and margin improvement strategies
Ensure review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks prior to the submission of tenders 
General

Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policies
Suggest Group / Business wide initiatives, and implement local improvements
Share all appropriate information within the Business/Group where different business units are carrying out Contracts for the same Client to enable a “One Group” approach and relationship with Customers
Participate in preparation, development and implementation of new Group Commercial Procedures
To carry out commercial audits on other Areas as and when required
Contribute to Functional leadership, bringing best practice into the business, involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives
Identification of all potential recoveries from insurance policies for the business, and liaison with the Insurance department to prosecute entitlement
Attend any required reviews with the Business Leads to explain the Framework’s current and planned performanceSkills & Knowledge Requirements
Required:

A comprehensive level of commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation with proven experience of working on a project of similar scale and complexity
 Demonstrable expert knowledge of contract procedure, most particularly those applicable to the NEC suite of contracts.
Demonstrable leadership capacity possessing excellent communication skills
BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject
Relevant CSCS card 
Desirable:

 Utilities experience desirable but not essential
 Preferably qualified to ICES or RICS accreditation  What’s in it for you?

25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
Annual bonus
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Private health care                                           
Company car/ car allowance and fuel card       

About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued