Head of Commercial - MEH Alliance - South West

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Commercial to join the team providing leadership and governance to the Commercial function for the MEH Alliance (MEHA). The role will play a pivotal role in the strategic commercial direction of the BBK Business to drive and maximise profitability as well as optimise commercial performance. Role will be based near Bristol with hybrid working options.What you'll be doing

• Ensure the successful commercial performance at Business Unit level and own, develop and execute commercial strategy.
• Identify opportunities for commercial value creation.
• Build and manage effective, strategic relationships (internal and external) to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide commercial assurance through forecasting and identification of issues giving rise to commercial risk.
• Manage and develop a proactive, 'industry leading' commercial partnering team, allocating the appropriate level of skilled commercial resource to meet business needs.
• Effective resolution of complex disputes.
• Oversee commercial audit and compliance and identifying areas for continuous improvement in processes.
• Lead excellence in quality, drive continuous improvement in process and ensure full compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Act as a role model in the proactive leadership of the behavioural safety programme and Sustainability 2030 Roadmap.
• Drive the continuous development of commercial best practice.
• Manage Audits (internal and external) including any actions arising (to mitigate potential disallowed cost) relating to Defined Cost for project(s) under your control (joint effort with Head of Finance and Commercial).
• Finalise accounts for each year or other agreed timeframe if a rolling audit/final account process has been agreed for your project(s).
• Lead and enable a culture of high performance across a diverse team.
  
  Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and/or large-scale infrastructure experience is desirable.
• A high level of understanding of Contract Law and Insurances and firm knowledge of differing standard forms of contract.
• Experienced in risk management, company accounts and sub-contracting principles.
• The ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment, possessing the business acumen needed to provide strategic contract and commercial advice to Director level.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• People management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Experience of dispute resolution.
• Membership of a recognised professional institute (e.g. RICS or CICES) preferred.
  
  What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a leading mechanical & electrical engineering provider, designing, installing and maintaining the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life., Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
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Why work for us 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. Why join us? 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: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…