Infrastructure Commercial Manager
- Project, programme & cost management
- Scotland, Edinburgh
Defence / Infrastructure Commercial Manager:
Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.
Description:
We have opportunities for security cleared Commercial Managers at all levels to join our ever expanding Scotland team. We support our clients in delivering programmes in the Defence, Real Estate, and Infrastructure sectors across Scotland.
Our roles will suit individuals with broad commercial management experience including:
- Procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, industry practices, transformation and change, efficiencies, innovative contractual arrangements, contract management, tendering processes and analysis, stakeholder management.
- This role will operate on a hybrid working routine, with time expected in our office and a minimum of two days per week on our client sites.
- Provide commercial support on site to Multi-Disciplinary Teams.
- Assist with the audit and cost verification activities including close out of Task Order of Defined Cost.
- Prepare field change Cost Advice for the Area.
- Ensuring compliant management of scope change; all Compensation Events (CEs) are validated and recorded in CEMAR.
- Support and foster a positive Nuclear Safety Culture (NSC).
Desirable:
- Practical understanding of the issues faced in the Defence & Security sectors.
- Experience of working on high-profile and complex procurement projects.
- Defence: Experience of complex commercial procurements in Defence, major capital projects, or analogous industries would be of significant interest.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting and negotiation of main contracts throughout the lifecycle of project development and execution.
- Working alongside the project management team to ensure a successful project delivery, balancing risk with solutions that are commercially and contractually viable.
- Overview over critical milestones, assessing and managing in line with contractual obligations.
- Direct and process change, compensation event / variations on the project in compliance with our client’s commercial interests.
- Provide interpretation of contracts, process correspondence with parties of the Contract and monitor the delivery of contractual obligations.
- Manage the commercial relationship and communication with contractors during the delivery stage of the project sustaining close dialogue to ensure that issues are dealt with proactive foresight.
- Ensure timely delivery of the contract within the set mandate.
- Drive governance processes and required presentation material towards different stakeholders and decision bodies such as the Steering Committee.
- Contribute to further developing processes regarding contract and claims management.
- NEC or Framework Contract experience.
- Participate or host informal and formal training sessions with our AtkinsRéalis teams and practices.
Qualifications:
- UK MoD Security Cleared - Essential or must be able to attain as a minimum.
- Degree qualified and CIPS or MRICS qualified (or working towards).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Inquisitive and problem-solving skill base.
- Public sector procurement experience - PCR Regs.
- Demonstrable commercial management experience.
- Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in major public sector programmes is essential: Defence or the Nuclear sector would be beneficial.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi disciplined programme team environment.
- Preferably educated to degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. RICS or construction management) or equivalent level qualification or relevant experience.
- Essential experience of the Commercial Manager.
- Proven track record in large-scale projects, leading teams with a “can do” attitude preferably in the defence, nuclear or similar regulated sector.
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts and contract management software (CEMAR).
- Experienced in facilitating client audit of Defined Cost and providing record / cost verification.
- Ability to make decisions within delegated authority and prioritise team workload.
- Experience in working in a joint ventures/alliance environment is desirable.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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