Commercial Manager

We are working on behalf of our client recruiting a Commercial Manager to join their growing water and wastewater business in Galway.

As the Commercial Lead you will work with the Framework Manager on all commercial matters relating the Framework agreements and contracts, you will be responsible for supporting other Quantity Surveys in administering the contracts for allocated projects under their remit including review and approving subcontract packages.  There will be  a core focus  on Contractual Law with this position and candidates with a strong bacground in arbitration,  dispute resolution and conciliations will be looked on favourably.

Why Apply with Sonas?

• Experts in Civils & Utilities Recruitment
• Provide you insights to the best salaries, rates, benefits on offer
• We will get your CV seen by the right hiring managers
• One point of contact – we will manage all of your applications, interviews & contract negotiations

Our client believes that people are the core of the business. They know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. They provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

Role:

• Represent the company on commercial matters relating to Framework / Project assigned to you
• Review contracts at BID stage against adverse risk and assess  any additional opportunity
• Manage the dispute resolutions process
• Support the Framework Manger on commercial matters in administering the Framework Contract.
• Commercial review and reporting of the Framework projects
• Maintain good working relationship with the client
• Ensure the companies interests are protected under the contract
• Support the Framework Manager, ensuring the commercial obligations under the contract agreements are administered in accordance with the contract.
• Support project Quantity Surveys in reviewing subcontract documents
• Ensure client and company KPI’s are monitored and maintained
• Attend and support subcontractor commercial meetings

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the cost build up and forecasting for projects
• Ensure monthly applications for Payment are submitted in accordance with the contract agreement.
• Review monthly cost schedules and ensure that change control is maintained.
• Commercial peer review for tenders and pricing schedules
• Preparation of final accounting at the end of the projects
• Support others within the project on commercial and contract matters as required
• Review monthly reporting of cash flow

Experience/Qualifications Needed:

• Industry applicable Qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Demonstratable experience of supporting others across multiple projects.
• Experience in dispute resolutino and arbitartion
• Stronk legal contractual knowledge
• Ability to demonstrate budgetary control

Personal Attributes/Values:

The following are the key personal attributes and values we are looking for;

• An organiser who can coordinate on multiple fronts
• Structured thinker
• Client-focussed
• Commercial & Contractual Awareness
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong team player but also able to work as an individual
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines
• Able to work in a busy environment under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a “can do” attitude who can provide support to other members of the team as required

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity to Develop & Progress.
• Opportunity to join an ambitions company at the early stages of their growth phase in the UK market.

To apply, please send your CV to Dermot.Doherty@sonastechnical.com or apply directly through Indeed