Commercial Manager
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £80,000 to £85,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bellshill, Scotland, ML4 3NR |
| Company: | Morrison Data Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 52585108 |
Summary
About The Role
Morrison Energy Services is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work on our Scottish Power Framework contract in Bellshill, Glasgow.
As the Commercial Manager you will be part of our Senior Leadership Team who are responsible for the safe and profitable delivery of all works under the Framework.
As the Commercial Manager your responsibilities will include:
Team Management and Development:
- Set the structure, roles, responsibilities and competencies required to deliver the commercial management services
- Build a high performing team
- Provide structured development and training for staff
- Promote a culture of contractual and commercial awareness within the Framework team
Commercial Delivery
- Understand and ensure adherence to the framework contractual requirements
- Liaise with the customers, representatives and other stakeholders on commercial issues
- In conjunction with the Contract Director and Finance Business Partner, set the annual business plan, create the strategy to achieve the elements therein
- Attend regular meetings, engagement and feedback sessions with the customer
- Responsible for developing and maintaining the Framework Risk and Opportunity Register
- Responsible in conjunction with the operational team for the identification of change and the management of the change management process
Cost Management:
- Understand allowances for elements of work and embed and maintain a culture of cost effective delivery
- Identify and work with the Contract Director to implement cost efficiencies, Forecast future expenditure based on anticipated work volumes
Value management:
- Support the team to ensure that all weekly value is captured and reported efficiently and in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively with the Contract Director and the customer to ensure visibility and realisation of future work volumes
- Responsible for the early identification of potential disputes facilitating early intervention and resolution
- Management of all ensuing disputes in accordance with the established escalatory ladder
- Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for the framework
Financial reporting:
- In conjunction with the Finance Business Partner, responsible for monitoring and reporting cash, revenue and cost positions across all cost centres, forecasting trends and facilitating management intervention where appropriate
- Responsible for the provision of accurate management reports on regular basis
- Lead weekly project reviews
- Work with the Finance Business Partner to ensure compliance with year-end audit requirements
Supply Chain and Procurement:
- Support on all procurement activities to ensure best value procurement
- Responsible for the effective management of the supply chain within acceptable commercial and operational parameters
- Lead procurement events and initiatives as required
Pre Contract and Competitive Tender
- Work with the Business Development team to ensure active management of commercial elements of the work winning process and governance presentations
- Develop and implement a clear commercial strategy for the Contracts including tender strategies, cash flow strategies and margin improvement strategies
- Ensure review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks prior to the submission of tenders
General
- Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policies
- Suggest Group / Business wide initiatives, and implement local improvements
- Share all appropriate information within the Business/Group where different business units are carrying out Contracts for the same Client to enable a “One Group” approach and relationship with Customers
- Participate in preparation, development and implementation of new Group Commercial Procedures
- To carry out commercial audits on other Areas as and when required
- Contribute to Functional leadership, bringing best practice into the business, involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives
- Identification of all potential recoveries from insurance policies for the business, and liaison with the Insurance department to prosecute entitlement
- Attend any required reviews with the Business Leads to explain the Framework’s current and planned performance
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
Required:
- A comprehensive level of commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation with proven experience of working on a project of similar scale and complexity
- Demonstrable expert knowledge of contract procedure, most particularly those applicable to the NEC suite of contracts.
- Demonstrable leadership capacity possessing excellent communication skills
- BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject
- Relevant CSCS card
Desirable:
- Utilities experience desirable but not essential
- Preferably qualified to ICES or RICS accreditation
What’s in it for you?
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Annual bonus
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private health care
- Company car/ car allowance and fuel card
About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.
Morrison Energy Services is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work on our Scottish Power Framework contract in Bellshill, Glasgow.
As the Commercial Manager you will be part of our Senior Leadership Team who are responsible for the safe and profitable delivery of all works under the Framework.
As the Commercial Manager your responsibilities will include:
Team Management and Development:
- Set the structure, roles, responsibilities and competencies required to deliver the commercial management services
- Build a high performing team
- Provide structured development and training for staff
- Promote a culture of contractual and commercial awareness within the Framework team
Commercial Delivery
- Understand and ensure adherence to the framework contractual requirements
- Liaise with the customers, representatives and other stakeholders on commercial issues
- In conjunction with the Contract Director and Finance Business Partner, set the annual business plan, create the strategy to achieve the elements therein
- Attend regular meetings, engagement and feedback sessions with the customer
- Responsible for developing and maintaining the Framework Risk and Opportunity Register
- Responsible in conjunction with the operational team for the identification of change and the management of the change management process
Cost Management:
- Understand allowances for elements of work and embed and maintain a culture of cost effective delivery
- Identify and work with the Contract Director to implement cost efficiencies, Forecast future expenditure based on anticipated work volumes
Value management:
- Support the team to ensure that all weekly value is captured and reported efficiently and in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively with the Contract Director and the customer to ensure visibility and realisation of future work volumes
- Responsible for the early identification of potential disputes facilitating early intervention and resolution
- Management of all ensuing disputes in accordance with the established escalatory ladder
- Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for the framework
Financial reporting:
- In conjunction with the Finance Business Partner, responsible for monitoring and reporting cash, revenue and cost positions across all cost centres, forecasting trends and facilitating management intervention where appropriate
- Responsible for the provision of accurate management reports on regular basis
- Lead weekly project reviews
- Work with the Finance Business Partner to ensure compliance with year-end audit requirements
Supply Chain and Procurement:
- Support on all procurement activities to ensure best value procurement
- Responsible for the effective management of the supply chain within acceptable commercial and operational parameters
- Lead procurement events and initiatives as required
Pre Contract and Competitive Tender
- Work with the Business Development team to ensure active management of commercial elements of the work winning process and governance presentations
- Develop and implement a clear commercial strategy for the Contracts including tender strategies, cash flow strategies and margin improvement strategies
- Ensure review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks prior to the submission of tenders
General
- Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policies
- Suggest Group / Business wide initiatives, and implement local improvements
- Share all appropriate information within the Business/Group where different business units are carrying out Contracts for the same Client to enable a “One Group” approach and relationship with Customers
- Participate in preparation, development and implementation of new Group Commercial Procedures
- To carry out commercial audits on other Areas as and when required
- Contribute to Functional leadership, bringing best practice into the business, involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives
- Identification of all potential recoveries from insurance policies for the business, and liaison with the Insurance department to prosecute entitlement
- Attend any required reviews with the Business Leads to explain the Framework’s current and planned performance
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
Required:
- A comprehensive level of commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation with proven experience of working on a project of similar scale and complexity
- Demonstrable expert knowledge of contract procedure, most particularly those applicable to the NEC suite of contracts.
- Demonstrable leadership capacity possessing excellent communication skills
- BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject
- Relevant CSCS card
Desirable:
- Utilities experience desirable but not essential
- Preferably qualified to ICES or RICS accreditation
What’s in it for you?
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Annual bonus
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private health care
- Company car/ car allowance and fuel card
About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.