Commercial Manager - #2167067

Company Overview:

Whether we are delivering small scale improvements or a major project, Taylor Woodrow’s success is founded on the teams that we build, the relationships we develop and the engineering solutions that we provide.

We have a strong regional presence across the UK, where local people bring local solutions across a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects as part of long-term frameworks. This is complimented by our ability to deliver major infrastructure projects requiring complex engineering solutions.

Our projects support the UK’s energy transition, deliver improvements to the highways network and enhance rail infrastructure. The strategic infrastructure that we construct are the building blocks for growth and this includes a role in delivering the UK’s low carbon transport future through High Speed 2.

We operate across all stages of the project lifecycle, with our Engineering Services team supporting clients through the development and design phase of infrastructure projects to foster the right solutions.

Sustainability is at the heart of our approach and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. Taking the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work within is an integral part of our work to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy.

Job Role:

Taylor Woodrow is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join our northern regional business. Reporting to the Business Unit Director, the Commercial Manager will be responsible for leading on commercial activities across a portfolio of projects in the West Midlands. Our regional projects are typically city centre regeneration schemes or junction improvements with values of £2m-£15m

Duties:

• Lead a team of commercial staff working across a portfolio of civils infrastructure projects.
• Actively participate in the implementation of project commercial start up procedures
• Prepare the basis of the project procurement schedule and ensure the team contribute and complete their relevant sections. Ensure the delivery of subcontract procurement in accordance with the procurement schedule timetable and the VINCI procurement policy
• Work with supply chain to promote and measure continuous improvement in terms of cost, quality and learning of all parties
• Maximise cash flow through timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment
• Manage prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims and disputes.
• Monitor and manage subcontract costs to ensure that the project meets and / or exceeds targets
• Monitor resources and costs to ensure that the project meets and/or exceeds targets
• Produce accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts and contributes toward the setting of financial targets
• Establish and maintain accurate and robust reporting structures and monitor resources and costs
• Ensure that the cost (time, and money) of all client “Change” is recovered
• Carry out early value engineering activities as part of the project team, ensuring all associated costs of change are included within the evaluation

Person Specification

• Formal qualification in a quantity surveying
• Thorough understanding of NEC contracts is essential
• Experience in delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects from start to finish