Senior Commercial Manager

Worley; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Senior Commercial Manager / Senior Business Manager

Role Context:

Worley is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Senior Commercial Manager / Senior Business Manager to join the organisation on a large and exciting major Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCm) Project. This role will be based in the Worley's office space in Brentford. This is a major opportunity for a Senior Commercial professional to be part of a landmark, major project in the sustainability and energy transition space.

You'll be:

1. Act as the project team's focal point and expert on the prime contract, commercial basis and advise the project team on all contractual matters supported by off-project expertise including legal where necessary.
2. Oversee change management process and ensures active pursuit of commercial entitlement.
3. In conjunction with the Project Director, serve as focal point to embed within the project loss avoidance techniques and ultimately generate and coordinate mitigation strategies in case of any claims and disputes.
4. Provide project financial information / management to support Worley rolling forecast and business planning. Regularly review project performance against targets for gross margin and cash and identify corrective actions / commercial strategy with the Project Director to maximise Worley margins and deliver to as-sold position as a minimum.
5. Train and support the project team to ensure full and contemporaneous records are maintained, including client approvals and notifications.
6. Ensure that contract notices are issued in accordance with the prime contract and construction contracts and supply chain contracts, as applicable.
7. Ensure the risk register is maintained on a monthly basis or as otherwise agreed with the Project Director. Ensure appropriate management of contingency drawdown or release of contingency to margin. Assist the PD on commercial matters in the monthly Worley Project Reviews (WPRs).

You'll have:

1. Proven experience of prime contract establishment, project initiation, contract management and close out.
2. Previous experience in UK project execution, including Engineering, Procurement and Construction phases.
3. Thorough understanding of the nature of risks via proven project experience as they relate to the engineering and construction industry.
4. The ability to lead/actively participate in contractual negotiations, underpinned by proven previous experience.
5. Prior experience working on lead claim management with proven experience of successful resolution.
6. The ability to assess potential contractual / commercial exposure to Worley in event of project performance issues.
7. Knowledge, understanding and experience of project and business financial reporting.
8. Deep understanding and knowledge of project and business cost base and basis for project gross margin, business profit. Previous experience of working under NEC type contract is preferable.
9. Demonstrated experience of projects undertaken where commercial/contract risk of equipment/material suppliers and construction contracts is taken by EPCm Contractor.
10. A degree education and preferably chartered status.

Moving Forward:

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.