Job Description

About the roleDo you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redexefxacx81ning excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a xefxacx81rst-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-xefxacx81red power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's xefxacx81rst decarbonised industrial cluster.Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Major Projects team as Head of Commercial and you can build something to be proud of. Balfour Beatty is looking for a highly competent Head of Commercial who will be responsible for ensuring adherence to the business's commercial expectations and governance procedures both internally and throughout the wider supply-chain.They will also be responsible for the correct administration of the main contract ensuring compliance and consistency across the wider team and also lead the team responsible for change control, working closing with project controls.The role will also incorporate commercial audit, training and upskilling.
The individual will be an experienced professional, who has previously worked on operational project delivery, and contract negotiations, including the development of internal joint ventures and assembly of specialist supply chain partners in complex and high value construction, building services and infrastructure projects.They would need to demonstrate a high-level understanding of NEC forms of contract and have demonstrable experience in contract drafting, negotiation and execution of related commercial aspects. The business is seeking someone who self-motivated, organised and has an ability to operate independently as well as part of a project team; often working to tight deadlines.What you'll be doingAs a Head of Commercial, you will be accountable for the following activities;

• Looking at the bigger picture and prioritising business opportunities

• Deputising for the Project Commercial Director when required

• Reviewing contract / sub-contracts and provide advice in line with company policies

• Liaise with JV partners on all commercial/ contractual matters.

• Understanding dispute resolution and how to avoid it through proactive management of the contract

• Be proactive in ensuring 'lessons learned' from previous projects are flagged, mitigated or de-risked through contract negotiations.

• Arrange for Contracts / Sub-contracts to be executed in accordance with the Delegated Levels of Authority and Group redlines.

• Understanding the application of legislation

• Liaising with in-house legal experts where required to support the project

• Preparation / review of contract document including the interpretation of specixefxacx81cations & preambles

• Representation of the xefxacx81nancial and contractual interests to your employer and client

• Liaising with all parties and stakeholders to ensure task/project remains on plan

• Management and reporting of commercial risk and opportunity

• Management of the contract administration and change control process

• Support the management of disallowed cost

• To be able to report and explain the commercial aspects to senior staff

• Ensuring the team adheres to the Company's governance requirements and seeks

to maximise LEAN/digital opportunitiesWho we're looking for

• The candidate will be an experienced individual who has signixefxacx81cant industry experience and a track record of managing and developing a commercial team and ideally be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB. They will mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualixefxacx81ed.

• They will have proven skills in commercial awareness, client liaison, project

management and team leadership. They will also have an extensive understanding of the construction/infrastructure industry, demonstrate xefxacx82exibility and possess a talent for negotiation.

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying and/or LLB/LLM or signixefxacx81cant equivalent experience.

• Someone who has extensive knowledge and experience of negotiation and agreement of FEED, Professional Services Agreements, Alliance Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements and complex, high value engineering and construction contracts, particularly NEC contracts.

• Appreciation of procurement routes and contract terms and negotiation skills

Key Skills Include:

• Proven commercial acumen and Leadership

• Capability in risk and issue management

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Stakeholder management and inxefxacx82uencing skills

• Can clearly communicate the strategy and provide direction at all levels

• Strong motivational skills

• Proven history of successful self and team development

• Ability to deliver quality outputs within tight deadlines

• Takes personal responsibility for continually improving own knowledge, skills and

networks.Why work for usDay in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.Why join us?As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much morexe2x80xa6About usBalfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visitTo help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:

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