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Job Description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood, Power Solutions UK have a requirement for a Commercial Manager.

Key Objective:

• Provide leadership, management, supervision and guidance to support delivery of the Commercial Management activities within Wood’s Power Solutions UK (PSUK) business.

• Ensure effective commercial management of all project activities in accordance with relevant Wood commercial policies and procedures.

• Support Operations Directors and Project Managers to achieve budgets and deliver the financial targets associated with delivery of their portfolio (OHL / Cabling as appropriate).

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain and promote a safe working environment and demonstrate positive HSE behaviours and leadership.
• Provide the Operations Director and delivery teams with pro-active commercial support and lead delivery of commercial strategies.
• Ensure effective post contract commercial management of the relevant framework, contract or project in accordance with Wood’s commercial policies and procedures.
• Develop relationships with key client personnel and lead Wood’s support with regards to the client’s project sanction process.
• Bring focus to key execution risks and ensure robust mitigation plans are developed and implemented.
• Ensure commercial entitlement is pursued and obtained in accordance with the terms of the contracts.
• Manage commercial resources deployed on projects and ensure appropriate training and development is provided.
• Ensure that any necessary contractual notices are served in accordance with the terms of each contract.
• Develop and implement effective negotiating strategies with respect to contractual matters and issues.

Skills / Qualifications

The Commercial Manager must have good communication skills, with the drive to lead in the delivery of Wood core values and commercial processes and procedures in an ethical manner. Have sound knowledge of commercial management processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• University graduate or above in Quantity Surveying or an Engineering discipline.
• Membership of a professional institution (eg RICS) desirable but not essential

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience in quantity surveying roles
• Experience in commercial management roles
• Experience of direct client interface working including negotiation, claims and dispute resolution.
• Transmission and Distribution Experience
• Experience in portfolio / framework management roles

Personal attributes:

• Possess the ability to communicate complex principles effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrate teamwork, respect, integrity, innovation and a customer focused approach.
• Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplines at all levels of the business with a practical, hands on approach.
• Flexible to undertake varying work with changing priorities.
• Is a champion for change. Looks for opportunities to try new things and encourages others to do the same. Has the courage to question the way things are done in the pursuit of excellence
• Encourages cooperation across all business units, regions and functions. Sharing ideas, learning and best practice

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.