Commercial Lead

On behalf of our client, a global energy services company, we are seeking a Commercial Lead to join their team, supporting major subsea engineering and fabrication activities.
 
Job Purpose:
To provide commercial and contractual support to site operations and project delivery activities. The Commercial Lead will ensure effective contract administration, management of variations and change orders, placement and administration of subcontract and supplier call-offs, support tendering and estimating activities, and contribute to the achievement of operational and financial objectives whilst protecting company’s contractual and commercial interests.
 
Job Scope:
The Commercial Lead will contribute to the efficient operation and commercial success of the facility by performing their duties with a high level of commitment, professionalism and commercial awareness. The role requires close interaction with project and operational teams to ensure contractual compliance, accurate commercial reporting, recovery of entitlement through variation management and effective administration of subcontracted activities.
 
Main accountabilities:

• Ensure all commercial activities are conducted in accordance with the company procedures, policies and governance requirements.
• Provide day-to-day commercial support to site operations and project teams.
• Administer client contracts and maintain contractual records in accordance with company procedures.
• Develop, prepare, submit and negotiate Variation Orders (VOs), change requests and contractual claims.
• Review client instructions and identify contractual entitlement for additional costs, schedule impacts or scope changes.
• Maintain variation, compensation event and change management registers.
• Support the preparation, review and approval of tender submissions, commercial evaluations and cost estimates.
• Interface with UK Commercial and Procurement teams during tendering and project execution phases.
• Prepare and administer subcontract, supplier and vendor call-offs.
• Review supplier quotations and provide commercial recommendations for award.
• Assist with cost forecasting, budget monitoring and monthly commercial reporting.
• Support project managers in identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain commercial documentation, correspondence and audit records.
• Participate in project reviews and provide commercial input to management reporting processes.
• Develop and implement commercial tools, trackers and reporting mechanisms to improve facility efficiency and financial performance.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract administration and relationship management.

 
Qualifications:
 
Essential:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Business, Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline.
• Professional experience within commercial, contracts or quantity surveying functions.

Desirable:

• Membership of RICS, ICES, CIOB, CIPS or equivalent professional organisation.
• Contract Management, Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management certification.

 
Experience/ Skills/ Knowledge:
 
Essential: 

• Good level of experience in commercial management, contract administration or quantity surveying within construction, fabrication, offshore construction or engineering environments.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable understanding of contract management principles and contractual terms and conditions.

 
Additional requirements:

• High level of QHSES awareness and commitment.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to coach, mentor and support development of others.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining focus on project objectives.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

 The role is initially offered on a long-term contract basis, with the expectation that the successful candidate may be offered a permanent staff position in the longer term.


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