Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Head of Commercial Services to join our commercial team in Leavesden. You will be responsible for all aspects of the commercial function including staff competencies and their development together with ensuring the requisite control processes and procedures are in place and followed to support the profitability of the Operating Unit (OU).
What you'll do: Under the direction of the OU Commercial Director and in conjunction with the OU Commercial Leadership Team and the Legal departmentProvide commercial input to the Business Plan focus areas as appropriateContinue to develop Understanding and Applying the Deal processesAssess and action commercial training/ development requirements of the commercial and operational teamsUndertake Main Contract Commercial Reviews at PQQ and tender stage and support the appointed commercial resource in this regard as appropriateMaintain Main Contract register (including associated documentation)Manage signing and sealing authority processEnsure Digital Documentation storage as necessaryPrepare Insurance returns and ensure consistency in approach of reporting claimsAct as Key Contact for the BU Insurance BrokerWork in conjunction with the Finance and Procurement Department to work through issues with timely payment associated with implementation of ERPManagement of OU Contingent Liability reporting for GroupOwner of Commercial PortalEnsuring this is kept up to date with project information forms, insurances held amongst other matters.In conjunction with the Commercial Director and Commercial Services Group (CSG) develop and monitor the appropriate commercial professional competenciesEnsure commercial audit in place for assurance and improvement of commercial processes and informing staff training.Manage and close-down legacy projects and issues associated with the sameIn conjunction with the Commercial Leadership Team, Skanska Legal Department, Procurement Function and CSG to ensure all matters associated with changes in law, contract practice, legal precedent, are reflected in commercial management systems and best practice guidesWhat you'll bring to the role: Experience in bidding, contractual understanding, commercial management, budgetary control, InsurancesExcellent relationship management and networking skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive internal and external relationships at all levelsProven ability to influence key stakeholdersTeam leadershipAn ability and commitment to collaborateA commitment to development of self and othersChartered Surveyor RICS or equivalentEqual opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.
Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using ****** if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: ******
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