Project Commercial Manager in Norwich

Balfour Beatty play a key role as part of the {(6) Anglian Water's @one Alliance: Overview | LinkedIn} @Anglian Water’s one Alliance. The Alliance is a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and eight industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. And together, we deliver around 40% of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.  

As we progress through AMP8 – our most ambitious asset management period to date – we’re delivering nature-based and sustainable infrastructure, from wetlands to urban drainage schemes, setting new benchmarks for environmental performance.

We are looking for a Project Commercial Manager to be accountable for the commercial and cost management of a project or programme of projects from inception to close out, reporting directly to a Senior Project Manager (SPM). You will ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved and full compliance with all Alliance and Anglian Water governance procedures, while providing commercial challenge to the SPM and wider project team.

• Ensure robust estimates are provided and aligned to scope.
• Manage and support commercial and procurement strategies with Senior Buyers, ensuring tender processes are followed correctly.
• Ensure subcontracts are properly prepared, reflect the agreed scope and are managed in accordance with contract.
• Provide accurate live forecasting, taking account of the project programme and reporting in accordance with the relevant WBS/CBS.
• Ensure actual costs are properly monitored and assessed against the baseline estimate, challenging any variance to plan.
• Provide reports on actual costs versus estimate, identifying the reasons for any variance and the required resolution.
• Ensure the Alliance contract is properly administered.
• Oversee the timely issue of early warnings and advise the IPL on all matters relating to compliance.
• Ensure proper records are maintained so financial information is readily available for audits and cost assurance.
• Ensure final accounts are prepared accurately and on time.
• Ensure mitigation plans are in place and implemented.
• Proactively manage opportunities, including identifying and implementing plans to realise them.
• Monitor the progress of identified efficiencies and report any variance to plan to the IPL.
• Report any withheld, disputed or disallowed costs to the IPL.
• Lead and manage a small team.
• Mentor and develop individual team members.

Location: Norwich (Hybrid working available) 

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours... 

To be considered for this role, you will ideally bring: 

• A degree-level qualification.
• RICS, CIOB or CICES certification.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex projects, including multi-million-pound programmes.
• Experience working with the NEC suite of contracts.
• Strong commercial management, negotiation and estimating skills.
• The confidence to manage change and constructively challenge decisions.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A robust, commercially focused approach.

With a high level of integrity and fairness, you will act as the commercial conscience of the Senior Project Manager. You will champion collaboration and open communication, take ownership and lead with a strong commercial focus. Working positively under pressure and thinking ahead will be second nature. You will support your team with an empathetic approach and use your stakeholder management skills to build strong working relationships. 

If the opportunity to join an industry-leading Alliance appeals to you as you look to develop your career in infrastructure project delivery, please apply today! 

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: