Commercial Manager

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Job description

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with experience working within the rail sector? Are you looking to work for a leading, reputable consultancy firm who are supportive and progressive? Then keep reading - this could be the perfect role for you!

An amazing, professional and dynamic consultancy firm are looking for a diligent Commercial Manager to join their Rail team in Manchester delivering commercial management services for impressive clients within the industry. You will work within the project team on multiple projects in the rail sector and support/advise on all commercial issues within projects!

Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager:

* Support the programme and project teams in monitoring for breaches of compliance in a timely manner.

* Manage cost reporting of all allocated projects within the client's framework including Cost Forecasting, Anticipated Final Cost, Cost of Work Done, Gross Billing and Current Contract Value.

* Monitor, manage and report on all commercial aspects of allocated projects, flagging issues and proposing mitigation actions at the earliest opportunity to Project Manager and/or Programme Manager (functional reporting line) and/or Senior Commercial Manager.

* Monitor awareness of all activities on allocated projects in order to influence decision making from a commercial perspective. Review contractor delivery; including leading valuation of medium value/medium risk contracts and attending all progress meetings to actively influence contractor's commercial behaviours, delivery and activity.

* Manage assessment and valuation of contractor's applications and processing of payment. Challenge cost elements, audit where appropriate and make sure valuations are consistent with agreed site progress.

* Provide pro-active advice and guidance to Project Managers on all change including proposed scope changes, recommending appropriate action.

* Produce applications for payment/invoices to outside clients in accordance with relevant funding agreements, including supporting documentation as appropriate.

* Identify and advise on all commercial risk/claim events.

* Provide of ad-hoc management information and analysis to promote informed decision-making.

* Produce appropriate commercial correspondence and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions.

* Undertake final account settlements and internal reconciliation to project close-out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales.

* Support pre and post contract procurement activities as appropriate.

* Provide support to estimating resources, offering guidance and advice on project scale/scope as required.

Requirements of the Commercial Manager:

* Chartered professional or working towards becoming chartered

* Fully conversant in NEC contracts

* Rail sector experience with a recognisable organisation

* Previous experience working for a consultancy firm

Benefits for the Commercial Manager:

* Amazing team with a fantastic mentor

* Great exposure and opportunity to work on high profile projects

* Very competitive salary and benefits package

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