Executive Commercial Manager
Job Description
Location: London (Hybrid andndash; minimum 2 days per week on site in Suffolk)
Salary: andpound;60,000 andndash; andpound;70,000 + excellent benefits
Sector: Infrastructure / Energy / Cost andamp; Commercial Management
Conrad Consulting are delighted to be partnering with a leading UK consultancy to appoint an Executive Commercial Manager. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, clientand#8209;facing role leading a highand#8209;performing commercial team on major infrastructure programmes, with a particular focus on the energy sector.
This position is ideal for an experienced commercial professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is motivated by delivering excellence for clients on highand#8209;profile projects.
The RoleAs Executive Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership, overseeing a dedicated commercial team, and acting as the primary escalation point for client stakeholders. You will ensure the successful delivery of commercial, contractual, cost and risk management activities across largeand#8209;scale infrastructure projects.
You will be responsible for:
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Acting as the frontand#8209;line contact for senior client stakeholders on escalation matters.
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Providing robust commercial and cost advice across project issues.
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Preparing payment notices, payand#8209;less notices and managing change control (variations, claims, force majeure).
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Leading dispute avoidance and resolution processes.
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Ensuring timely and compliant contract administration and recordand#8209;keeping.
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Advising on cost matters in line with client reporting procedures.
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Maintaining CBS/WBS structures and supporting baseline programme updates.
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Managing project change, validating change order costs and assessing earned value metrics (CPI/SPI).
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Preparing cost forecasts, liabilities, accruals and maintaining cost records.
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Assessing contractor claims for entitlement and quantum.
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Providing estimating support aligned with industry best practice.
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Preparing and assuring cost plans and estimates.
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Leading value engineering exercises and benchmarking activities.
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Overseeing measurement and quantification of scope.
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Supervising programmeand#8209;related correspondence and protecting project interests.
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Reporting on commercial KPIs and SLAs.
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Advising on commercial implications of mitigation measures.
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Maintaining planningand#8209;related records and governance compliance.
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Advising on regulated and unregulated tender events.
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Preparing procurement strategies and tender documentation.
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Managing tender clarifications, evaluations and reporting.
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Preparing contract award documentation and minimising challenge risk.
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Identifying key project risks and assessing cost/time impacts.
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Supporting risk workshops and implementing change control.
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Maintaining riskand#8209;related records and advising on mitigation strategies.
You will bring:
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Degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
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Significant experience in infrastructure sectors (energy preferred).
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Strong consultancy background with both preand#8209; and postand#8209;contract expertise.
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Experience working under NEC or similar contract forms.
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MRICS accreditation (preferred).
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Proven ability to lead teams and deliver highand#8209;quality client service.
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Strong analytical, communication and stakeholderand#8209;management skills.
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A proactive, positive mindset and the ability to work independently.
This role offers:
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A salary of andpound;60,000 andndash; andpound;70,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.
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The chance to lead on major UK infrastructure and energy projects.
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A supportive environment with genuine career progression.
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Exposure to a diverse client base and highand#8209;impact work.