Location: Skelton, Teesside / Seaham, Durham

This role is focused to provide pre and post tender contract and commercial review, and support the operational leads through effective cost analysis and project commercial management.

While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent:

• At tender stage assess the commercial and legal profile of the opportunity in order to ensure risk levels are within acceptable business parameters.
• Negotiate acceptable terms & conditions with customers as part of the bid process.
• Be responsible for contract administration and settlement of disputes.
• Participate within internal and customer project review meetings.
• Assist in securing new and repeat business.
• Manage formal project correspondence, including the timely pricing and agreement of variations, effective handling of contract changes, and early settlement of disputes / claims.
• Communicate Early Warning Notices.
• Assist Project Manager with valuation of works to invoice to customers.
• Effectively monitor costs to ensure that the project budget isn’t exceeded, and that cost savings are achieved.

• Coordinate and negotiate customer/supplier claims & disputes.
• Preparation of valuations and financial statements.
• Assist with the execution of estimates, plus the delivery to the clients.
• Manage the commercial resources of the assigned project to maximise planned gross margin through the placement and control of contracts and subcontracts.
• Have detailed knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes.
• Have the ability to apply the knowledge and principles of commercial management to projects.
• Advise the Project Manager and Senior QS/Commercial Manager early, of any potential over-spends, non-compliances and any other problem areas on the project.
• Assist Commercial Manager with other tasks if and when required.
• Reports directly to the Contracts Manager and Project Manager.

Qualifications for CM/QS

• Familiarity with LOGIC, NEC or other forms of commercial contracts required.
• Relevant degree in legal, financial or project management.
• Capable of working on own initiative but also as part of the overall contracts team.

If you have experience in a similar role and would like to apply, then email your resume using the link above noting “Contract & Costing Co-ordinator” in the subject line.