About the job
Interim Commercial Consultants - £500-£800 per day inside IR35 (Initial 6 months)
We are currently seeking a number of Procurement/Commercial interim professionals who have experience working with NEC forms of contract (Including PSC/ECC), as well as scope authoring and tender management for an initial 6 month contract.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Consultant to play a key role in the development of a comprehensive scope and specification for a state-of-the-art defence facility. As a Commercial Consultant, you will be responsible for leveraging your expertise in commercial management, requirements development and scope authoring, and project development to ensure the successful execution of this critical stage of the project.
Responsibilities:
- Scope and Specification Development:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify industry best practices and innovative solutions.
- Develop a detailed scope and specification document that aligns with the project goals and complies with relevant regulations and standards.
- Facilitate updates to the Client’s standards, specifications, and guidelines.
- Provide strategic guidance on the development and implementation of procurement strategies and methodologies.
- Commercial Strategy Alignment:
- Formulate a Scope which aligns with the Client’s commercial strategy that optimises cost-effectiveness, risk mitigation, and value for the project.
- Identify potential commercial opportunities and challenges, providing recommendations for resolution.
- Financial Analysis Support:
- Support financial analysis of the Scope to evaluate the cost implications of different project components.
- Risk Management Support:
- Support the risk identification process by helping to identify potential risks associated with the project and develop strategies for their mitigation.
- Collaborate with the project team to establish contingency plans and risk response mechanisms to be embedded within the Scope.
- Commission Management:
- Ensure multiple stakeholders are managed so that technical decisions are being supported with commercial and procurement advice.
- Ensure processes are implemented to ensure a robust audit trail of decisions taken in the development of the contract documents.
- Provide regular progress reporting to the Associate Director and the Client team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Law or a construction related field.
- Good experience (minimum 4 years) in commercial consulting or construction delivery, with a focus on defence or large-scale construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, project management principles, and government procurement processes.
- Exceptional communication and written skills.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in commercial management of complex construction works and services.
- SC level clearance (desirable, not essential).
- Holds or is working towards relevant professional accreditation (MRICS) (desirable, not essential).
Personal Attributes:
- Strong teamwork skills but with an ability to work independently and think analytically.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Results-driven with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Ability to navigate and thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment
This role offers a unique opportunity for a mid-level Commercial Consultant to play a pivotal role in shaping the success of a critical defence facility project. If you have a proven track record of delivery in a commercial space, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of this impactful initiative.