Senior Commercial Manager

About The Project

Curzon Street station is a new £800m HS2 project in Birmingham city centre. The station development, whilst forming part of the new HS2 network between London and the North, will provide a catalyst for development across the East side of Birmingham. As a leading station, Curzon Street strives to provide a centre of excellence for the development of best practice reporting and management models.

The Senior Commercial Manager oversees and manages the cost management and contract management aspects of the project from initiation to close-out.

• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and subcontractors
• Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate
• Oversee the assessment of EWN’s and compensation events
• Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure
• Report expenditure against the Incentive Target on a monthly basis
• Manage the change management process and consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn
• Produce a monthly consolidated project-wide cost/expenditure report
• Manage the monthly valuation process
• Manage potential contractor and supplier claims
• Manage the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement
• Oversee the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contractor contracts for the project
• Manage the process to raise consultant, supplier or contractor instructions for signature by approved parties
• Manage the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position

• Expert knowledge of all aspects of commercial management
• Familiarity with various forms of contract
• Good knowledge of integrated reporting
• Strong knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control
• People management skills
  
  Strong focus on detail but ability to see the strategic picture

• Past experience of major projects (£100m+) or experience managing multiple projects
• Experience working with a reputable main contractor
• Formal qualification RICS or similar