Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre/Site/Remote (HYBRID)
Status: Contract (renewable) - INSIDE IR35
All-inclusive daily rates

Morson Talent are working with a major player in the Energy Sector who have a current requirement for a proven and experienced Senior Commercial Manager. Our client would expect experience in FIDIC and NEC 3&4 suite of contracts and major projects, as well as knowledge of UK law and its impact upon the contracts and commercial function. You’ll also demonstrate a good understanding of procurement, contract performance measurement, risk, change and claim management.

You’ll be able to work across multiple discipline teams to develop, implement, and operate commercial strategies and contractual agreements. You’ll have a big-picture view and be able to develop and execute innovative approaches to commercial delivery for the benefit of the project.

Activities:

• The day-to-day management of Commercial/Supply Chain Managers and/or Assistants.
• Manage the relationship with the supplier day to day.
• Ensure all Principal Accountabilities for the contract commercial team are implemented in accordance with commercial procedures.
• Oversee the development of a Commercial/Contract Strategy and its subsequent delivery.
• Manage stakeholder engagement for relevant area.
• Identify, define, and manage risks associated with either Contract Delivery or the Supplier and its Supply Chain.
• Procurement phase: Provide support to the procurement process & Commercial Lead including participating in the development of the Project Contract Strategy & reviewing the need & proposed procurement route for all Project Contracts. This will include ensuring that the procurement programme for each contract is aligned to the Integrated Work Schedule & that adequate time is allowed for an effective procurement process leading to contract signature
• Execution phase: The Senior Commercial/Supply Chain Manager will have responsibility for leading & managing the execution phase of each contract including providing an overview of the individual contracts to ensure compatibility & alignment with other projects including fundamental matters such as: Scope of Work/Services & Associated Programme Prices & Rates Schedules Key Personnel & Arrangements for Contract Administration, incentive arrangements.
• Closeout phase: Responsible & accountable for managing the close out phase of each contract.

Member of the RICS / CICES / IOB / CIPS or equivalent professional body is desirable.