Massenhove Recruitment
Location
East London | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Title - Commercial Director
Job Location - East London
The Role:
The Commercial Director is required to ensure that all commercial aspects of the projects under their remit are properly managed and controlled, and that commercial strategy is developed and delivered in accordance with the requirements of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Management of Commercial Team
Carry out recruitment and selection of Commercial team
Provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the projects and ensure that commercial staff attain their maximum potential
Develop and expand the commercial knowledge of the commercial team
Review all commercial plans to deliver maximum margin
Provide contractual advice during the tendering process
Identify improvements to commercial procedures
Manage the monthly commercial audit process Manage mediation/adjudication claims
Ensure the subcontract process is administered correctly to protect the Company
Reporting:
Complete monthly review of contract results and performance
Carry out cashflow and Work in Progress reporting
Manage CVRs on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Business Unit/Company and provide any other reports which may be required
Ensure compliance with corporate governance
Manage and review cost to complete forecasts
Valuation and cash collection:
Ensure all valuations are submitted on time
Maximise monthly valuations
Ensure timely collection of cash
Deal with claims preparation, final account negotiation and settlement
Manage the compensation event process including timely submission with cost information
Audit and governance:
Ensure full compliance with Company commercial procedures and corporate governance requirements
Carry out audits on regional contracts
Key measures & targets:
Cash Collection/Work in Progress reports
Contract Margin/Management of business risks
Timely final accounting to maximise margin
Key relationships:
Regional Managers
Commercial Team Person
Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:
Essential
Management of a small team of quantity surveyors, costing staff and project planners
Degree qualified, or equivalent
Experience of development and implementation of procedures
Civil engineering works experience, including utilities
Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
Strong contractual experience
Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
Ability to solve problems efficiently
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
Evidence new ways of thinking which deliver benefits
Ability to influence others
Desirable:
Member of RICS or other relevant professional body
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