Head of Commercial

PM Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Head of Commercial based in the UK. You will manage contract administration and ensure compliance with company policies on major engineering projects. Candidates should have relevant engineering or commercial qualifications and extensive experience in cost management. This role presents a key opportunity to contribute to the company's growth in the UK market.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering or commercial discipline required.
• Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• Experience with NEC3, NEC4, JCT, Bespoke Contracts required.
• Extensive experience in Contract Administration and Cost Management needed.
• Proven experience in multi-disciplinary project cost management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Contract Administration, Capital Cost, and Estimating for the UK.
• Lead the Commercial function ensuring compliance with policies.
• Manage the corporate risk framework for client contracts.
• Contribute to the success and growth of the UK business operations.

Skills

Contract Administration

Cost Management

Estimating

Project Cost Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Commercial Discipline

Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying

RICS Chartership

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Head of Commercial to be based out of our Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh offices.

Job Title: Head of Commercial

Location: Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh

Contract: Full Time - Permanent

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of Projects, you will manage the Contract Administration, Capital Cost and Estimating for the UK.
• You will lead the Commercial function of Engineering and Construction projects ensuring compliance with PM Group policies and procedures, manage risk and work closely with project teams to ensure projects are managed with the right level of commercial control to achieve project and business targets.
• You will be responsible for the management and governance of the corporate risk framework in the UK, ensuring that all client contracts are executed in accordance with PM Group corporate procedures and policies, including liaison with business development, legal and the executive team.
• This is a key and highly visible opportunity within PM Group to contribute to the continued success and growth of our UK business and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in an engineering or commercial discipline
• Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Hold or be working towards RICS chartership
• Experience of NEC3, NEC4, JCT and Bespoke Contracts
• Extensive experience in Contract Administration, Cost Management and Estimating of medium / large-scale projects with a preference for Life Sciences/Industrial Complex Projects (Bio/Pharma/MedTech etc.)
• Proven experience in multi-disciplinary project cost management

Find out more about PM Group

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