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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lead to join Service Stream undertaking the UU MECS contract. Service Stream’s Utilities division are currently seeking a Commercial Lead to join our growing company. The primary purpose of the role is to provide Commercial leadership to the business unit in order to maintain the financial return (i.e. EBIT) of the business, via sound estimating, pricing & P&L modelling practices, strong stakeholder engagement relationships, commercial negotiation (including claim & dispute management), & delivering process / procedural improvements that deliver efficient & effective outcomes, focused on improved order to cash outcomes, whilst managing, identifying & reducing risk.
Job Responsibility
Head contract management
Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks
Monitor supplier KPIs, service levels, productivity and compliance obligations
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions
Ensure suppliers deliver contracted outcomes and value commitments
Identify, assess and mitigate commercial, contractual and financial risks
Maintain risk registers and treatment plans
Monitor supplier financial viability and continuity risks
Escalate emerging risks before they impact contract performance
Ensure suppliers comply with contractual obligations, policies and procedures
Manage governance forums, audits and compliance reviews
Verify evidence supporting supplier claims, variations and contractual entitlements
Drive adherence to governance controls
Plan, establish, implement, and monitor the Cost improvement plans across portfolio
Assist with the preparation of management reporting including
budget, payment claims and forecasting resourcing utilisation and any other ad-hoc analysis as requested
Assess work priority and criticality in collaboration with operational stakeholders
Manage governance and oversight of the control systems and associated subcontractor arrangements
Review subcontractor quotations, claims, and variations for scope and commercial accuracy
Support technical assurance and compliance verification of completed works
Ensure that the Urban Utilities Mechanical Electrical and Control Systems (MECS) contract and any ancillary contracts or projects adhere to Service Stream Group’s commercial and financial policies, frameworks, and improvement strategies
Requirements
Min 5 Years in a Commercial / Financial / Project Controlling type role
Experience in establishing & documenting business process in a complex environment
Experience in the build-up & maintenance of Client & Sub-Contractor Pricing / Schedule of Rate (SoR) / P&L Modelling
Ability to investigate claim & dispute issues, with internal & external stakeholders, & document findings in a fact-based systematic manner
Understanding of Risk Management Principles
Experience in building & maintaining professional, constructive, value add relationships with internal & external stakeholders across all levels of an Organisation
Experience in matrix organisations
Financial Acumen
Advanced Excel Skills
A demonstrable track record of achieving positive, value add results