Job Ref: 213483948

Date: 2021-04-06 10:41:55

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The Role

We're all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 16,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK's road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK's defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You're surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There'll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You'll be stretched but always supported. Whether it's working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you'll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

An exciting opportunity exists for an ambitious Commercial Manager, with a strong understanding and background of contract and supplier management, to join our progressive Waste Treatment business at Amey.

Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park brings together state-of-the-art mechanical treatment and heat energy recovery technologies to make the most of Milton Keynes' black sack waste rubbish in a sustainable way. The energy produced from our park provides enough energy to power the equivalent of 11,000 homes whilst reducing landfill and saving Milton Keynes Council money on its waste management bill.

Duties

As a Commercial Manager you will be responsible for maximising value and minimising risks and costs to Amey on this contract. You will be accountable for the following tasks, as well as for the development of a Commercial Assistant in your team.

PFI Contract management – be the owner of the detail within the contract
End to end subcontractor and supplier management; including payments
Negotiations on contract terms including agreeing benchmarks and KPIs
Ensuring that all stakeholders understand and adhere to contractual obligations
Ensuring that the financial aspects and impact of a contract are clear to all parties
Analysing waste flow and giving insight on how company can improve performance
Producing cost value reconciliations
Forecasting
Maintaining organisational Risk Register
Variations and change management
Carrying out adhoc duties as situation arises

Experience required

This role would suit a Commercial Manager with a demonstrable background in subcontractor / supplier management, including negotiating on occasionally tricky aspects of a contract.

Experience with PFI contracts is highly desirable, as is a background within the waste treatment sector (though this is not required).

Your commercial and contract experience may have grown from a finance or legal background within a large multi-disciplinary organisation.

A degree or relevant qualification would be beneficial. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).

Fundamentally this role would suit a knowledgeable Commercial / Contract Manager, or Assistant Manager looking to take their next step in their career

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