Senior Commercial & Contract ManagerAlliance

Job Description

Senior Commercial and Contract Manager (AlliancePertemps have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join an award-winning Estates and Facilities team. In April 2022, our clients department won the "Estates and Facilities Team of the Year" and now is a great time to join our clientin their Estates & Facilities department and be involved in work on the delivery of their ambitious plans.Being part of this team will drive improvements across the Centre Estate creating an outstanding establishment experience for its staff and visitors, shaping the city centre for generations to come.The specific focus of this role is to lead on supply chain management including the ongoing management of the contract, supplier performance management and value management reporting. This will include regular performance reviews, implementing continual improvementinitiatives, negotiating deeds of variation as required, contract extensions, inflation uplifts, regular audits on schemes, reviewing performance reports and drafting internal reports.The role will involve commercial and contract management of various Alliance schemes as Client representative. This will involve negotiating a variety of contract terms including contract data for new schemes, negotiation of third-party agreements such as bondsand warranties and negotiation of sub-contract terms. The role will also involve providing commercial and cost advise to the Board representative and Client Project Managers.You will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, be able to work collaboratively, think commercially, self-manage your workload and have a track record of delivering results.Ideally, you should be familiar with the RICS APC process, it would also be beneficial if you are able to demonstrate a track record of training and developing staff in previous roles.Role Purpose

• To provide specialist knowledge and support for the cost, value and contracts management function, leading and managing processes and/or services for the functional area to ensure delivery of team and strategies, plans and priorities.
• To work as part of a cross-service management group, ensuring operational excellence and consistency of practice across the value and contracts function.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and innovation; review and implement policies/ procedures and, standards for the service; analyse and interpret management information; undertake horizon scanning and incorporate customer feedback mechanisms to deliver continuous improvement.
• Working collaboratively across professional services, to ensure consistent and high-quality service provision; lead, develop and participate in internal/external networks and communities of practice; provide influence on cross-university project/ workinggroups and meetings.
• Embody values both within and outside the organisation, role modelling behaviour and championing equality, diversity and inclusion. Ensure equality of opportunity and promote diversity in the provision of relevant services.
• Create flexibility in service delivery across Professional Services to accommodate peak periods and adapt to changing demands. Support and contribute to the Universitys annual programme of activities, e.g. Open Days, Course Information Days,
• Promote and embed the culture and vision of Professional Services, demonstrating a commitment to the ongoing development of self and others

Essential Role requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
• Member of the RICS (MRICS), or evidence of working towards this.
• Significant experience in managing a cost, contract and value management function, contributing to the strategic development of the service.
• Significant experience of operating effectively in an environment of complex regulations and procedures (e.g. data protection regulations).
• Experience in the development and review of complex cost information, including development of cost plans, feasibility studies, tender management, tender evaluation, contract administration.
• Implementing costing, value, procurement, and contract management strategies that support organisational goals.
• Experience of carrying out OJEU tenders under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving

To be assessed at application stage:

• Experience of writing, reviewing, and disseminating policies, performance standards, reports, technical & financial information.
• Significant experience of providing expert advice and guidance to senior managers and internal/ external stakeholders to inform decision making.
• Experience of using different procurement routes and frameworks.
• Managing self and leading others - Advanced Level
• Communicating and engaging - Advanced Level
• Working collaboratively - Advanced Level
• Thinking commercially - Advanced Level
• Delivering results - Advanced Level

Desirable skills

• Familiar with the RICS APC process and undertaking the Supervisor or Councillor roles
• Track record of training and developing staff
• Experience of partnering or alliance contracting in the construction industry
• Contract management and supply chain performance management experience

Please apply immediately should you be suitable; this opportunity is too good to miss!