A market leader in SPV management is seeking a commercial manager to support the commercial team in the delivery of complex construction matters, operational and financial matters and other ad-hoc project related issues.

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Location: Preston (Hybrid role)

Full-time, Permanent

The Role

• Responsible for commercial compliance of the delivery of the terms of the Settlement Agreement in relation to construction and operational matters.
• Provide or organise cover for commercial managers/consultants for absences (planned or unplanned).
• Maintain the Commercial Issues log and engage in regular dialogue with the Operational leads of the business e.g., Key Account Managers (KAMs) & Project Boards.
• Collaborate with the various legal practices who provide support to the Commercial team.
• Review T&C’s for subconsultants.
• Support the UK team on any commercial matters/act as a sounding board.
• Review reports produced by commercial/operational employees & consultants prior to these being issued to the Project Boards.
• Ensure timesheets are updated on a weekly basis and issued to the Commercial Director.
• Provide support to the business in interpreting contracts, particularly Project Agreements.
• Support in dealing with disputes.
• Focused on risk/exposure when dealing with SPV commercial matters.
• Attending the SPV Board meetings where required.
• Provide Project Management structures for SPV’s that establish reporting requirements, structures, and frequencies; develop meetings schedules, attendees, and frequencies; develop technical input from colleagues into programmes and develop critical path/activity schedules.

You

• A qualified professional with the range of skills to provide commercial support to the business.
• A knowledge of PFI, contractual frameworks and construction/operational matters are essential.
• Able to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, including at Board level.
• Able to manage constructively and pragmatically difficult and complex situations and remain calm and professional at all times.
• Good interpersonal skills, articulate and capable of interacting with professional, trade and the members of the public, coupled with the ability to assertively deal with conflict situations.
• IT literate and able to use word processing, spreadsheets, and other business software, to a practical level – but in particular excellent Excel/Word skills.
• Clear, concise report writing and good presentation skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and in a team environment.
• Self-motivated self-starter, hardworking and flexible – able to work under own initiative or as part of a team, from home office as well as client sites and company offices.
• Proven multi-tasking skills.
• Positive and creative outlook essential. An innovative approach to problem solving is highly valued.

What’s In It For You?

Join a market leading SPV organisation known for innovation, partnership and continuous improvement.

• 25 days annual leave
• Life cover (4x)

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