I am currently looking to speak with a commercial candidate who will take up the position of Commercial Lead for our client based in Chorley.
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Pension + Hybrid
Candidate Industry Background: Construction / Mining / Nuclear / Rail / Refinery / Chemical
Company Background
Client is a leading COMAH infrastructure business and operator of several critical UK energy sites, currently working on a number new projects such CCS / Hydrogen and alternative energy.
Key Responsibilities
Review and update Terms and Conditions regularly to meet legal and commercial requirements.
Manage and analyze project contract information to minimize risk and ensure subcontractor terms align with head terms.
Provide key financial information to the Finance function, including supplier costs, client recovery, and project milestone payments.
Prepare commercial reports, such as monthly cost value reconciliations, project forecasting, short-term cash flow analysis, and budget management.
Negotiate credit and payment terms with stakeholders and manage stakeholder interactions.
Complete client applications for payment and monitor cash receipts.
Assist in setting financial targets and maximizing contract potential.
Draft and advise on contract terms during negotiations and through to contract execution.
Prepare and execute subcontract terms, managing subcontractors across the business.
Collaborate with commercial, operations, design, and supplier teams to ensure smooth project execution and develop business understanding of contract obligations and commercial aspects.
Review and formalize contractual requirements by submitting necessary notices, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events/Variations, and Extensions of Time.
Manage and report on subcontractor performance.
Efficiently manage, mitigate, and resolve all contract and subcontract disputes.
Minimum Requirements
Proficient in NEC3 and NEC4 contracts and related agreements.
Knowledgeable in MF1, JCT, and bespoke contract drafting.
Strong understanding of financials, including cash flow and monitoring planned vs actual projections.
Experienced in commercial management within integrated, multi-organization, collaborative project teams.
Skilled in project controls processes and commercial delivery.
Strong report writing and presentation skills.
Experienced working within an engineering organization, either directly or through colocation/secondment arrangements.
If so please send me a CV or number to (url removed) and best time to call discuss further