Taylor Woodrow is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work on the design and build of a new substation in Suffolk. The contract with Scottish Power is to support their East Anglia windfarm in the Southern North Sea. The project forms a vital part of Britain's transition to renewable energy and Net Zero. The project involves carrying out significant earth moving operations on the greenfield site, new roads and road junctions, reinforced concrete works and steel framed superstructures housing the next generation of equipment to deliver balanced renewable power into the National Grid. Design and environmental consent works are already underway, and construction will commence in spring next year with a planned handover and energisation to grid in December 2027.
Duties
* Actively participate in the implementation of project commercial start up procedures across the project
* Line management of a team of Quantity Surveyors
* Ensure that materials and off site services are procured in an efficient manner with capable organisations in accordance with Taylor Woodrow procurement policy and ensure appropriate records are kept
* Prepare the basis of work package contents sheets and ensure the project team contribute and complete their relevant sections.
* Ensure inclusive invitations to tender are prepared and full tender evaluations are completed.
* Make recommendations to award, all in accordance with the VINCI procurement process.
* 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
* Develop a strategy for concluding client negotiations
* Review plant and equipment schedules to ensure efficiency of use
* Produce accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts and contribute toward the setting of financial targets
* Identify early project risks and opportunities and ensure that they are managed
Person Specification
* Formal qualification in quantity surveying or commercial management
* Previous experience managing commercial activities on a major infrastructure project
* Experience working on NEC contracts is essential
* Chartered or working towards chartership is advantageous
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday
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Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
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Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.
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