Commercial Manager

A Renewable Energy client is looking for a Commercial Manager to support the Project Engineers, Claims Managers and Package Managers (Engineer's Representatives) in the management related to the onshore and offshore works of an Offshore Wind Farm project. This team is responsible for supporting all of our packages WRT contract management and claims support. The Commercial Manager will be based at the client's UK Headquarters on an initial 12 months' contract (+1 year extension) starting ASAP (July 2015).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Safeguarding and seeking benefit from the project's contractual position at all times, ensuring reliable protection for the Company;
- Applying any control measures necessary to minimise the approved cost of the project;
- Providing contractual advice to the Engineer, Employer
- Supporting the execution of contracts with contractors in a manner which promotes positive working relationships whilst safeguarding the Company's position;
- Supporting the project Contracts Manager, Package Managers and Claims Manager in day to day commercial and contract management activities, including preparation of contractual correspondence, etc.
- Supporting the project Contracts Manager, Package Managers and Claims Manager in avoiding, mitigating and refuting contractor claims to the full extent permitted by the project contracts;
- Supporting the project Claims Manager and Package Managers in identifying, assessing and pursuing appropriate claims against project contractors;
- Liaising with the project Claims Manager in order to ensure the accurate reporting and forecasting of claims;
- Liaising/Working with internal and external lawyers as may be required;
- Undertaking cost analyses and valuation of Variations
- Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks; and
- Valuing the works completed under various different contracts

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL:

- Experience on large, complex capital projects through construction phase;
- QS or Commercial Manager with commercial management experience working on civils works and offsite fabrication contracts;
- Ability to provide contractual advice, evaluate
- Ability to provide contractual advice, evaluate
- Ability to manage time across multiple tasks;
- Ability to forecast out turn claim costs and prepare associated reports;
- Ability to value work in progress, variations and claims;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Excellent IT and presentation skills;
- Strong team player;
- Working knowledge of FIDIC based contracts;
- Member of a relevant professional body, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or the Institute of Commercial Management;

ADVANTAGEOUS:

- Specific renewable energy industry experience;
- Specific offshore experience;
- Working knowledge of BIMCO contracts