Senior Commercial Manager
Senior Commercial Manager
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Job Description
Established in 2013 Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.
We provide award winning services to the clean water wastewater gas digital networks and highways sector and are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life.
About the Role:
Sapphire Utility Solutions are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager for our United Utilities Contract.
Salary: TBC
What we offer:
- Holidays package
- Pension Scheme
- Company Car
- Death in Service
Responsibilities:
- Lead negotiations of complex contracts.
- Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Carry out negotiations with customers on contract terms valuation of works and final account settlement.
- Attend & Present contract reviews to Internal & External stakeholders
- Ensure terms mitigate risks protect margin and comply with legal frameworks
- Monitor contract performance and resolve disputes/claims
- Oversee budgets forecasts cash flow and profitability across projects
- Conduct value engineering and commercial risk reviews
- Work closely with finance and project teams to track cost vs. value
- Manage procurement of subcontractors suppliers and services
- Develop strategic partnerships and long-term supplier relationships
- Identify and manage commercial risks (contractual regulatory financial)
Experience/key skills needed for the role:
- Significant experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of Utility projects
- Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract.
- Skilled in contract negotiation interpretation claims and dispute resolution
- Able to ensure contract compliance and limit commercial exposure
- Experience managing project budgets cash flow and forecasts
- Understanding of cost value reconciliation (CVR).
- Ability to optimise margins and drive profitability
- Capable of leading and mentoring a large team
What you will get in return:
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UKs largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being growth and safety of our employees. Through continuous training professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values every individuals unique contribution we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity collaboration and inclusivity.
The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries which complement the specialist service of Lanes by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability assets and offering to our customers.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community
Strictly no agencies please
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
