Faithful+Gould are seeking to expand the commercial services team based from UAE. You will reporting directly to the Regional Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the coordination of our commercial approach, training and development of other Commercial staff and Project leadership operating within projects in Saudi Arabia. You will have responsibility for assisting the Division to deliver against the commercial objectives set out each year in its annual budgets and building the business resilience needed for its longer term, sustainable growth, as well as for the collection of cash.

Requirements:

Qualifications

BEng /BSc in an appropriate engineering discipline or Quantity Surveying.

Technical Knowledge and experience

Essential:

Contracts and sub-contracts- preparation, review and evaluation

Knowledge of the design process in the project lifecycle

Knowledge of the site operations process

Contract and commercial correspondence

Preparation of financial models and pricing proposals

Understanding and experience of project planning, programme and delay claim preparation and evaluation

Management of variations and claims processes, claims preparation

Senior level commercial experience on at least one major design and construct project

Negotiation skills

Risk management process and practice

Excellent ability to develop successful client relationships

Highly desirable:

Design and build project experience, especially contractor side design

Multi-disciplinary design and engineering process and controls

Middle East experience.

Commercial experience with the delivery of projects in the entertainment sector

Responsibilities:

To understand and interpret Atkins rights and responsibilities across its portfolio of projects in Saudi Arabia

Overall responsibility for supporting Project Directors in the delivery of projects to the contractual arrangements and the required commercial outcome (including the contracted profit margin) all in accordance with the agreed financial objectives

Co-ordinate commercial appointments for services being provided by all parties, including other Atkins Business Sectors and sub-consultants.

Developing and managing the commercial administration, monitoring and change control system requirements to comply with Atkins internal business processes and systems, inclusive of risk and variation registers

Developing commercial understanding and competence within the Project Management and Design delivery staff in Saudi Arabia

Support the Project-based Commercial staff within the Country\xe2\x80\x99s live projects

Escalation and reporting on claims made against Atkins Professional Indemnity insurance or such circumstances

Commercial review and audit of live projects in Country

Understanding of and adherence to Atkins internal Business Management System (BMS) and other processes.

Monitor compliance of the Service Delivery Process throughout the project delivery phase and respond to queries;

Review monthly financial reports and review any actions in respect of the Risk Register and project contingency;

Influence improved risk management to ensure an appropriate approach to risk is considered with an objective of converting contingency to margin for live projects

Liaise with finance and project teams on debt management with an aim of converting debt provisions to P&L profit.

Provide guidance to project teams to ensure a consistent approach to billing in line with contractual arrangements is maintained to maximise positive cash flow.

Influence behaviours to provide early warnings of risk to projects financial health

The individual:

Business minded, commercially astute

External focus and awareness of market influences

Client friendly, relationship building, emotionally intelligent

Self-motivated with a winning attitude

Good team leader and team worker

Excellent communicator in written and spoken English

Strong influencing skills

Mobile, willing to make regular travel in region

Committed and persistent can-do qualities

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Rewards & Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:

A competitive salary

Transportation allowance

Medical and life insurance cover

Annual leave

Medical and life insurance cover

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance to point of origin

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