Head of Commercial - Derby

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About the role

Balfour Beatty are recruiting for a Head of Commercial to lead the Commercial team on site to deliver a complex secure building and infrastructure project in Derby.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Balfour Beatty's team that has been selected as a construction partner for the Rolls Royce expansion work in Raynesway, Derby, needed to meet the growth in demand from the MOD and as a result of the AUKUS agreement. As part of this programme of works, which will be executed in stages over the next eight years, Balfour Beatty will deliver infrastructure enabling works, build new manufacturing and office facilities, and redevelop existing industrial buildings on the site.

What you'll be doing

As the Head of Commercial, you will be responsible for the Commercial, Cost Planning and financial management of the works at the Rolls Royce Raynesway Site as part of the overall Rolls Royce Infrastructure programme of works, from inception, cost planning, negotiating and agreeing Task Orders and Subcontracts and commercially delivering Works Task Orders.

An integral part of the project senior leadership team where they hold key responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of each Task Order. The role is broad and includes anything from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain. Typically, they will have a track record of managing and developing a commercial team on an NEC (Option E) Cost Reimbursable basis. Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified. They will maintain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Governance

• Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company's governance requirements maximises LEAN/digital opportunities.

Commercial Management

• Strong knowledge of NEC 4 Contracts in particular Option E (Cost Reimbursable)
• Understands how economic factors affects the construction industry.
• Application of legislation and ability to liaise with legal experts.
• Preparation of Cost Plans & Estimates & Task Order submissions including the interpretation of specifications & preambles
• Representation of the financial and contractual interests to the client in progress meetings or the like. Willing to take initiative to respond to customer requirements.
• Co-ordination of buying, accounts, production control/planning, supply chain management & procurement techniques, estimating & surveying functions.
• Liaises with all parties to ensure task/project remains on plan.
• Management and reporting of Risk and Opportunity.
• Management of disallowed cost
• Cost, Value and Margin forecasting
• Project Controls including Cost loading programmes

Commercial Administration

• Provides commercial input to Buildability and Value Engineering reviews.
• The ability to review cost plans cost data.
• To manage the preparation of Cost Plans and Costs for a Project/Task Order.
• To co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified
  and actioned
• To be able to report and explain the commercial aspects to the Programme Leadership Team.
• Manage the preparation and articulation of the monthly CVR's and associated commercial reports.
• To manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning, Estimating
• Leads commercial aspects with Customer and stakeholders.

Procurement

• Establish client supply chain requirements & advise on alternative forms of contract & procurement arrangements.
• Formulation and management of strategies and plans for resource procurement.

Recruitment, management, development and retention of staff

Who we're looking for

Essentials - The following qualifications or their equivalent are essential:

• NEC Experience
• Managing programmes of work or series of projects
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards)
• CSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person)

Preferable Experience

• Extensive NEC4 knowledge, preferably in Option E (Cost Reimbursable Projects)
• SC level of Security preferred, BPSS minimum requirement

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com