Principal Commercial Manager

at  Avove

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
About the role…
Working closely with the Framework Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects of the Northumbrian Water - Living Water Enterprise contract, the Enterprise has a contract period of 7 years minimum. You will import the desired levels of commercial rigour and meet the challenge and opportunity to question and change established norms and work with all members of the Framework Enterprise Team to improve commercial management at every level.
Fundamentally the role requires the Principal Commercial Manager to provide commercial support to the project team, maintain commercial information and ensure compliance with contractual requirements. You will liaise with and collaborate extensively with Client representatives along with any appointed third parties on commercial issues arising from the day-to-day requirements of Contract Delivery.
This is a full-time permanent role and will be based from our office in Durham along with working from home on a hybrid basis.

What will your day look like…

• Support the Commercial Team to not only ensure compliance with Avove systems, processes and procedures on Contracts – but to look to help change and develop.
• Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by Avove
• Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
• Assisting and establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
• Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
• Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations to the works.
• Commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
• Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications, final accounts etc.
• Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
• Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQ’s and Tenders.
• Develop the Commercial and Operations Team through training and mentoring.
• Responsible for Commercial Staff under direct control in respect of timekeeping, technical training, development, resourcing, performance reviews.

About you…
This role would suit some who Possess an HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying (RICS or equivalent) and has sound experience of the commercial aspects of Contracting. They must be familiar with ICE and NEC forms of contract along with good knowledge of current Construction Law as well as having a background as a strong commercial manager who is, able to lead the team, oversee the management and procurement of subcontractors, produce measurement and control cycle certificates, and accruals calculations whilst being accustomed to regular reporting and making earned value analyses.
What’s in it for you…

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us…
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water
We are an equal opportunities employer…..
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next…
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion

Please refer the Job description for details