Overview

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Description: We have opportunities for security cleared Commercial Managers at all levels to join our ever-expanding Scotland team. We support our clients in delivering programmes in the Defence, Real Estate, and Infrastructure sectors across Scotland. Our roles will suit individuals with broad commercial management experience including:

• Procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, industry practices, transformation and change, efficiencies, innovative contractual arrangements, contract management, tendering processes and analysis, stakeholder management.
• Hybrid working routine with time in office and a minimum of two days per week on client sites.
• Provide a full range of Quantity Surveying duties from project inception through to completion, working both as part of a team and individually.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, bills of quantities, tender documents, and supply chain payment assessment.
• Provide construction phase contract Quantity Surveying services including change management, contractor payment applications, final accounts.
• Prepare data and reports to timescales in a format required by line management and clients.
• Work collaboratively with other service teams to provide an integrated approach to client delivery.
• Develop client relationships and provide an outstanding level of service delivery on a project basis, in conjunction with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiation of main contracts throughout the lifecycle of project development and execution.
• Working alongside the project management team to ensure successful project delivery, balancing risk with commercially and contractually viable solutions.
• Overview over critical milestones, assessing and managing in line with contractual obligations.
• Direct and process change, compensation events / variations on the project in compliance with our client's commercial interests.
• Provide interpretation of contracts, process correspondence with parties of the Contract and monitor the delivery of contractual obligations.
• Manage the commercial relationship and communication with contractors during the delivery stage, sustaining close dialogue to ensure issues are dealt with proactively.
• Ensure timely delivery of the contract within the set mandate.
• Drive governance processes and required presentation material towards different stakeholders and decision bodies such as the Steering Committee.
• Contribute to further developing processes regarding contract and claims management.
• NEC or Framework Contract experience.
• Participate or host informal and formal training sessions with our AtkinsRéalis teams and practices.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with preference for CIPS or MRICS or equivalent (or working towards).
• A degree in quantity surveying and commercial management, equivalent discipline, or experience.
• Previous experience managing subcontract packages from inception to final accounting.
• Understanding of take-offs from working drawings, specifications, and walk-through builds (WTB).
• Working knowledge of NEC forms of contract (especially Option B and A).
• Working knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SoR) and Method of Measurement (MoM).
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams or independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experienced in preparing cost estimates and comparisons.
• Independent working with minimum supervision.
• Essential experience of the Commercial Manager role.
• Proven track record in large-scale projects, leading teams with a "can do" attitude, preferably in defence, nuclear or similar regulated sectors.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and contract management software (CEMAR).
• Experience facilitating client audits of Defined Cost and providing record / cost verification.
• Ability to make decisions within delegated authority and prioritise team workload.
• Experience in working in a joint ventures/alliance environment is desirable.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising health and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects - from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe''s first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed for all, from day one, we offer family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, race, or other attributes, but enriches itself through these differences.