The opportunity: Work with Amey on one of the UK's most exciting rail projects. TRU is a once-in-a-generation rail upgrade programme to deliver faster, longer, more frequent, and more reliable rail services across the north of England, from Newcastle, Hull and York towards Manchester and Liverpool via Leeds. By connecting the major cities of the North with an enhanced, more reliable service, it has the potential to impact the lives of thousands of passengers and support economic growth across the whole of the north of England. Amey, in partnership with Arup, BAM and Network Rail is upgrading the route between Manchester and Leeds, which includes civils, track, railway systems and electrification.The opportunity to use modern digital signalling and train control also means we can lay the foundation for the Digital Railway. Working with Amey on TRU is essential for anyone serious about a career in rail. You will be pioneering new techniques, using the latest technology, and helping us set new standards for collaborative working.The role: You will report directly into the Amey Account Director and have an Alliance embedded role. Within the Alliance you will be responsible for all commercial activity for the Project, including procurement and estimating. From an Amey perspective you will be a senior Amey representative within the Alliance and be responsible for ensuring all Amey governance, process and procedures as set by the Amey Account Director are in place and managed. You will have reporting lines into Amey and the Alliance as follows: Amey Rail Account Director, Alliance Project Director.Key responsibilities: You will be expected to undertake duties / tasks aligned to those typical of a Project Commercial Lead. This may include the following as required:Performing the Works in accordance with the Alliance Charter. Ensure the whole project team, and particularly the project commercial team, understand the Alliance Charter and perform the Works in accordance with the Alliance Charter.Undertakes the Project Commercial Lead role on the Project Director's 'AMT'.Develop and deploy a robust commercial strategy and programme for applicable projects.Responsible for the commercial management of all activity on projects within Portfolio, which includes procurement and estimating.Responsible for resolution of commercial issues on projects, escalating where necessary.Ensure compliance with Alliance Governance Plan, Process and Procedures, particularly those relevant to 'people processes', commercial, procurement and project controls.Responsible for clear and accurate commercial reporting within projects portfolio.Analysing commercial data to identify opportunities, variances, issues, trends.Deploy appropriate plans to maximise opportunities and mitigate threats and issues.Manage the deployment of commercial resources, working with functional leads where appropriate (e.g. procurement and estimating).Identification and deployment of training, development, and mentoring needs of team members, (supported by and working with other Alliance members as appropriate).With the exception of high value, complex contracts (PAA Flow Down and Charter based Contracts) responsible for procurement of subcontracts and supplies on the portfolio of projects, including call of from frameworks.Responsible for leading the development of estimates for Stage Gates and Target Prices for Section Proposals.Ensure the Amey Rail and Amey OWR process and principles are implemented on the assigned Project.To support the recruitment and retention of commercial staff.To develop and implement commercial awareness training.Direct reports: You will manage the whole of the assigned projects commercial team. You may also be a People Manager to several Amey direct resource from other Projects.What are we looking for from you?Role model for collaboration and commitment to an alliance way of working. Commitment to safety with excellent Health & Safety awareness. Excellent, experienced leader. Stakeholder management. Experienced communicator. Adaptable and solution focussed. Experienced negotiator including dispute avoidance. Contract law and construction experience. Management of delivering complex estimates. Procurement of key contracts / subcontracts. Personal determination and enthusiasm to drive dynamic change. Clear understanding of the importance of robust business processes and systems and a strong commitment to quality. Upholds Amey Values. Desirable: Membership of professional body. Working in an alliancing environment.In return: Our rewards make us feel valued here at Amey. If you're happy, you'll think better. It's a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that's why we've worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including; Competitive salary, Company bonus scheme, Exceptional development and progression plan, Contributory Pension Scheme, Minimum 25 days holiday.
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