Commercial Manager - Overhead Lines

Commercial Manager - Overhead Lines
SPEN Framework
Up to £95,000 DOE + Car/Allowance
Edinburgh

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in major infrastructure projects?

Do you have hands on commercial experience working under NEC Option C or Option E contracts?

If you are looking for a commercially responsible position on a major overhead lines framework, this could be an excellent opportunity to take ownership of significant project packages while working within an established infrastructure environment.

My client is seeking a Commercial Manager to support the delivery of major Overhead Lines projects across the SPEN Framework, mainly refurbishment works. You will play a key role in protecting the commercial position of the business, managing contractual risk and ensuring projects are delivered with strong commercial control.

As the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of major projects from delivery through to final account.

You will be:

• Managing the commercial performance of major Overhead Lines projects across the SPEN Framework.
• Working closely with project and operational teams to ensure strong cost and contractual control.
• Overseeing applications, valuations, variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts, budgets and commercial performance.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting negotiations with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Ensuring contractual notices and obligations are managed correctly and within required time scales.
• Supporting and developing members of the wider commercial team where required.

What you will need

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Commercial Manager or in a senior commercial position on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience working with NEC contracts, you will need experience working against Option C or Option E.
• Experience managing commercially complex projects or significant project packages.
• A strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, change control and contractual risk.
• Experience working collaboratively with project delivery teams and clients.
• Previous experience within Overhead Lines, electricity transmission, utilities or another major infrastructure environment would be highly beneficial.

Salary and package

You will receive a salary of up to £95,000 dependent on experience, alongside a company car or car allowance.

You will also have the opportunity to work on a significant long term framework delivering major infrastructure projects, with scope to develop your commercial career as the programme progresses.

Location

This role is not site based and does not require national travel. You will primarily be based from the office just outside Edinburgh, although there is flexibility to work from home on a hybrid basis.

The exact working pattern can be discussed and agreed with your line manager during the offer process, allowing for a degree of flexibility around your individual circumstances and the requirements of the role.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced Commercial Manager with a background in major infrastructure projects and strong knowledge of NEC Option C or E contracts, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and find out how this opportunity on the SPEN Framework could support the next stage of your commercial career.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Transmission & Distribution  division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Luke Shaw on 02393244486/07345449251 or email View email address on carringtonwest.com for more information.

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