Programme Commercial Manager

Role: Programme Commercial ManagerSalary/Rate: up to £700 per day (inside IR35) Location: Hybrid London or York offices - on site 3 days per weekContract Duration: 6-month contract

We are currently looking for a Programme Commercial Manager for our government client. This Programme Commercial Manager role is hybrid, based between 3 days per week on site and the remainder of the week working remotely. Office locations include central London or York, as preferred.

The contract for the Programme Commercial Manager position is for 6-months with potential to extend, operating inside IR35.

This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.

Essential skills/experience required:

• Knowledge of the use and application of railway and / or construction industry conditions of contract
• Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional qualification
• Experienced staff manager and negotiator
• Demonstrate experience of resolution of construction contract disputes and robust post contract management
• Relevant railway and/or construction experience
• Knowledge of railway commercial contract management and estimating
• Demonstrable experience of actively building internal and external networks and partnering across functions and boundaries
• Demonstrable experience of coaching and addressing team and individual capability requirements
• Demonstrable experience of assessing the impact of decisions on customers, with consideration of value for money and business priorities

Role/Responsibilities:

• Functionally responsible for all the commercial management work. Agree with Programme Director the contract strategy for all projects in their area to facilitate timely and efficient implementation.
• Develop and deploy a robust Commercial Strategy for the management and control of the Programme. This will include development of a work packaging strategy together with plans for effective cost management.
• Develop a Procurement Strategy for the Programme, including the processes for the selection of suitable Contractors and Consultants. Agree with the Programme Director the appropriate supplier engagement model for each work package in the Programme. Compliance with the procurement act.
• Lead the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in own area of expertise in conjunction with Functional commercial management and the Programme Director.
• Confirm that all Financial and Commercial reports produced by the Programme are clear and accurate.
• Check that all Financial variances are investigated and reported accurately to the Programme Finance Director and Programme Director, with appropriate mitigation plans.
• Continuously monitor, review and improve the programme financial and commercial strategies in the interests of the Programme.
• Confirm that appropriate financial budget and authority is in place for all packages in the Programme. Maintain compliance with Investment Regulations.
• Establish appropriate control and audit regimes to achieve adherence to company procedures and company standards.
• Manage the deployment of commercial resources within the Programme and arrange additional support if needed.
• Mobilise Estimating and Risk Management support for Programme activities as required.

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As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, theywill interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs [at] circlerecruitment [dot] com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview.

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