Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector having hands on experience working for contractors as a Commercial Manager on large civils or infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts
Cost and budget administration
Financial and commercial reporting to board level
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To assist in leading and managing the commercial team working within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects (primarily within the Midland Metro Alliance structure - MMA), from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results.
An example of the current type of projects being delivered by the MMA is the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension which will provide direct access from the Wolverhampton to Birmingham Metro route, which passes through Wednesbury, Dudley Port, Dudley and Merry Hill.
The route is planned to consist of 10km of twin track running from Wednesbury Depot on Potter Lane to the Merry Hill Shopping Centre near Brierley Hill.
The extension will service the Wednesbury, Tipton and Dudley regeneration areas offering connections to Line 1 between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.