Location
York, GBDepartment Name
Eastern RegionAbout Network Rail
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Brief Description
This is exciting opportunity to join the Eastern Region Capital Delivery team in a strategic leadership role within the Signalling division. This role supports the Regional Delivery Director as functional lead for all the commercial management activities in the project life cycle. To lead the Commercial team and work a part of the senior team in the division.
The Signalling division has a business plan spend for CP6 of circa £650m and is involved with high profile projects throughout the control period.
About the role (External)
Accountabilities
1.Functionally responsible for all the commercial management work. Agree with Regional Delivery Director the contract strategy for all projects in their area to facilitate timely and efficient implementation.
2.Develop and deploy a robust Commercial Strategy for the management and control of the Programme.This will include development of a work packaging strategy together with plans for effective cost management.
3.Develop a Procurement Strategy for the Programme, including the processes for the selection of suitable Contractors and Consultants.Agree with the Programme Director the appropriate supplier engagement model for each work package in the Programme.Compliance with OJEU legislation.
4.Lead the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in own area of expertise in conjunction with Functional commercial management and the Programme Director.
5.Confirm that all Financial and Commercial reports produced by the Programme are clear and accurate.
6.Check that all Financial variances are investigated and reported accurately to the Programme Finance Director and Programme Director, with appropriate mitigation plans.
7.Continuously monitor, review and improve the programme financial and commercial strategies in the interests of the Programme.
8.Confirm that appropriate financial budget and authority is in place for all packages in the Programme.Maintain compliance with Investment Regulations.
9.Establish appropriate control and audit regimes to achieve adherence to Network Rail's procedures, relevant Railway Group and Network Rail company standards.
10.Manage the deployment of commercial resources within the Programme and arrange additional support if needed.
11.Mobilise Estimating and Risk Management support for Programme activities as required.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional qualification.
Experienced staff manager and negotiator.
Demonstrate experience of resolution of construction contract disputes and robust post contract management.
Relevant railway and/or construction experience.
Knowledge of railway commercial contract management and estimating.
Desirable
Experience of managing and developing several teams of staff.
Can demonstrate good communication skills in all areas including written, oral and presentations.
Experience of the management and review of contractor's interim and final accounts.
How to apply (External)
Salary:Starting £78,575 increasing to £88,397 per annum
Closing date: 06/09/2020. Late applications will not be accepted.
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