Senior Commercial Manager
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Job Summary
Whats the Opportunity
Do you thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and are you prepared for a new challenge If you work in Infrastructure enjoy working in an outcome focused market are excited at the prospect of joining a new team with ambitious growth aspirations and prioritise company values culture and your work-life balance then we may be the team for you.
In light of our recent successes we have a number of positions available within our Commercial team spanning various sectors such as energy transportation and utilities. This position can be located in any of our offices: Cardiff Bristol Birmingham London Winchester Reading Oxford Cheltenham Cambridge Liverpool Leeds Manchester or Newcastle
What you need to do to be effective in this role
- The ability to manage commission teams/key accounts/sectors providing professional support guidance and leadership as required.
- Have the ability to operate effectively within a co-located environment integrated with the Client other Consultants and Contractors project delivery teams.
- Ability to work within a partnering environment form effective working relationships and strive to provide positive outcomes to the Client.
- Produce cost plans estimates benchmarking analysis of schemes awareness of whole life cost.
- Undertake procurement activities in support of the Client as required.
- Undertake contract administration on a project or programme of work; including payment applications preparation of certificates cost control cost scrutiny risk and value management assisting the project teams with early warnings instructions and compensation events and change management.
- Identify opportunities for cost-saving and optimisation of the contract as well as providing advice to our clients as required.
- Support decision making using date driven insight.
- Support the production of commercial reports incorporating metrics (e.g. EVM outturn analysis)
- Be able to assess commercial risk and implement suitable control measures where required.
- Ability to take a leading role and advise on the management and resolution of variations commercial disputes and claims arising.
- Undertake performance measurement of Contractors and take appropriate corrective action where required.
- Take a lead on commission finance.
- Ability to manage internal and external stakeholder parties to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Identifying new opportunities and support in the development of work winning.
- Identifying new opportunities to support the business unit.
Skills and experience you need to have for this role
- Construction or infrastructure background in at least one of the following sectors/regulated industries: Energy Transportation Defence and/or Utilities.
- Preferably degree qualified in a relevant discipline to the role.
- Candidates will be associate or full members of RICS (or an appropriate professional institution) or be committed to obtaining chartered status.
- Candidates will have line management experience.
- Have both site and office-based experience on a variety of infrastructure projects.
- Successful applicants will have a background on pre and post contractual administration of the NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract. NEC Accredited is desired but not essential.
- Be collaborative with a can-do problem-solving attitude.
- The aspiration to join a growing team where the prospect of contributing to something new excites you.
- Desire to get involved in work winning and networking activities.
- Have an understanding and have used cost software including but not limited to CostX CEMAR etc.
- Have an understanding of the Construction Playbook Value Toolkit Project 13 and Public Procurement regulations.
About us
We are Ridge a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
Our 1400 people bring a vast range of skills delivering a professional mindset gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. Theyre the foundation of our success - they drive our vision embody our values and separate us from the competition.
Come and join us if youre hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if youre motivated by ingenuity and if youre always aspiring to be the very best.
- Quality
- THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.
From concept to execution our work is driven by passion technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We dont need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.
- Ingenuity
- AS STANDARD.
We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today then improve on them tomorrow.
- Partnership
- BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.
Since 1946 strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen challenge with care and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.
- Aspiration
- THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.
We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of whats possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.
Your benefits
The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.
Annual
leave
Community
spirit
Mental
health
Financial benefits
Physical
wellbeing
Flexible
working
Career development
Extra
benefits
We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If youd like to discuss accessibility accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process please contact us atand we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.
A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However we are recruiting for this role directly and arent seeking support from agency partners at this time any unsolicited CV introductions wont be honoured and we wont grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that havent been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future please send a message to and well reach out to you should there be an opportunity.
A polite note to recruitment agencies
We are recruiting for this role directly and arent seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions wont be honoured and we wont grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that havent been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesnt currently work with Ridge but would like to please send a message to and well reach out to you should there be an opportunity.
Note to recruitment agencies
We are recruiting for this role directly and arent seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions wont be honoured and we wont grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that havent been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesnt currently work with Ridge but would like to please send a message to and well reach out to you should there be an opportunity.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Cost Management
- Construction Estimating
- QlikView
- Bus Driving
- Analysis Skills
- HubSpot
- Salesforce
- Market Research
- negotiation
- Financial Planning
