The MEH Alliance on Hinkley Point C, is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the challenging role of Commercial Manager on site at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater, Somerset.
As the Commercial Manager you will typically be responsible for a contract(s) between £0-£100m in value subject to level of risk or complexity.
- The day-to-day management of Commercial Assistants and Commercial Apprentices under their control.
- Providing support and input to the procurement process during the Procurement phase (pre-award).
- Providing commercial management of contracts during the execution phase (post-award).
- Providing commercial management for the delivery of contract final account agreements (close out).
- Responsible for the delivery of the contract pre and post award.
- Professional development of self and people within the team.
- Responsible for ensuring that all Deliverables (see below) are implemented in accordance with NNB Commercial Procedures.
Procurement Phase:
- Interfacing with Legal team on conditions of contract issues.
- Ensure that the strategy for collaborative working is followed in the procurement phase, in terms of requirements specification in the ITT, behavioural assessment during
- competitive dialogue, proposed delivery team soft skills and leadership assessment, organisational capability assessment and contributing to the various assessments as required (including ensuring that budget is allocated accordingly for such activities)
- Providing support to the Senior Commercial Manager / Commercial Lead in ensuring all internal governance approval is in place to enable timely Contract Award.
Execution Phase & Closeout:
- Participating in the contract kick-off meeting and organising the commercial section of the meeting.
- Managing Supplier / Contractor commercial relationships.
- Commercially Administering the contract including; Notices and Instructions; Applications, Invoicing and Payment; Variations and Changes; Disputes and Claims; Delays, Extensions of Time, Force Majeure and Liquidated Damages; Bonds and Guarantees; Intellectual Property Rights; Termination; Progress Monitoring and Financial Reviews; Liabilities; Confidentiality Agreements; etc.
- Management of the Accepted Programme.
- Implementing progress and cost management, preparation of contract specific progress reports and reporting and participating in periodic contract reviews.
- Manage all commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with the contract conditions and Commercial Procedures.
- Ensuring the timely production and administration of payment applications and invoices.
- Ensuring contractual deliverables are met.
- Leading contract commercial reviews and attending progress reviews where necessary.
- Recommend mitigating actions on all commercial risk / claim events at the earliest possible time.
- Maintaining contract commercial files and cost records.
- Implementing contract commercial / financial reporting and participating in periodic contract reviews.
- Participating in contractor performance management.
- Management of Insurance Claims.
- Leading commercial reviews of Contractors delivery and attending valuation, progress and risk reviews where necessary.
- Provide stakeholder management across the project.
At all times provide commercial support to the Project Manager in the effective delivery of the contract and ensuring formal Contract commercial completion and closure of all the Project Contracts and identification and recording of commercial lessons Learnt.
- Progressing to full membership of the RICS / CICES / IOB or equivalent professional body is desirable.
- Educated to relevant degree level is preferable.
- Able to demonstrate a noteworthy track record of administering successful contracts.
- Effective commercial / contract management skills are essential, with clear knowledge of best practice contract methodologies.
- Good commercial skills and ability to make sound decisions on matters of financial value.
- Understanding of contract performance measurement, risk management and change and claim management.
- Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.
- Familiarity with most common Forms of Contract (NEC & FIDIC) within the power construction industry and major projects and programme environment; with particular knowledge of UK Law and its impact upon the contract and commercial function is essential.
- Familiar with the nuclear site licence conditions and the nuclear baseline philosophy.
- Good understanding of the UK regulatory framework
- Progressing to full membership of the RICS / CICES / IOB or equivalent professional body is desirable.
- Educated to relevant degree level is preferable.
- Able to demonstrate a noteworthy track record of administering successful contracts.
- Effective commercial / contract management skills are essential, with clear knowledge of best practice contract methodologies.
- Good commercial skills and ability to make sound decisions on matters of financial value.
- Understanding of contract performance measurement, risk management and change and claim management.
- Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.
- Familiarity with most common Forms of Contract (NEC & FIDIC) within the power construction industry and major projects and programme environment; with particular knowledge of UK Law and its impact upon the contract and commercial function is essential.
- Familiar with the nuclear site licence conditions and the nuclear baseline philosophy.
- Good understanding of the UK regulatory framework
In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days’ holiday, and the opportunity to part of our exciting journey.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.