Commercial Lead - EPC or EPCM Contracts

Job DescriptionCommercial Lead - EPC or EPCM Contracts- North East Wales (Hybrid available)- £480pd (PAYE - equivalent Umbrella rate £645)- Initial 4 month contract -potential to be long-term- Sector knowledge: Power & ChemicalKey Experience Required:Discipline knowledge: Civil, Mechanical, pipework, electrical, instrumentation, access, insulation, painting within Industrial sector (power, chemical, oil, gas, etc)Experience 10 years plus including >5 years in a senior commercial role on major capital projects (several hundred million to over billion pounds)Must have experience of major EPC or EPCM contracts either client or contractorIdeally have working knowledge of the ICHEME form of contractStrong commercial background ideally client sideResponsibilities include:Supporting client’ Project Director with front end development process (knowledge of FEL gates is desirable)Interrogating & analyzing the EPCM contractors’ cost, commercial and contract submissionComparing costs with internal and/or external benchmarks to check value for moneyChallenge client and contractor cost including being able to demonstrate basis for challengeReview cost elements including people costs, EPCM contractor costs, major equipment cost, bulks material, sub contractor cost etcAny cost or commercial input to change managementReviewing cost & commercial submissions from the contractor and providing advice and guidance to clientEnsuring the change management process is followed by all partiesLeading cost reviews and meeting with contractor on behalf of clientProviding cost input to client project team and business support functions (i.e. finance)Pre-contract & Post contract knowledge including with IChemE form of contract