Dragados UK & Ireland
Commercial Lead

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Dragados UK & Ireland is proud to part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance, a major £37bn collaboration between the New Hospital Programme. NHS Trust and industry to deliver the next wave of Hospital 2.0. The alliance represents the most significant overhaul of NHS infrastructure in decades, adopting the Hospital 2.0 model to expand capacity, modernise construction methods and strengthen long term skills development across the sector.
The Commercial Lead oversees and manages the estimating, cost, procurement and contractual aspects of the project from initiation to close-out on the hospital project.
Key Responsibilities
Advise the client and project team on all commercial issues effecting the project Oversee the development of contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors and agree these with the client as necessary. Develop and implement the procurement and contracting strategy for the delivery of the project Review and develop incentivisation arrangements as appropriate Agree spend profiles which match the project schedule with the client Oversee the reporting against spend profiles for the project on a monthly basis and coordinate with the Client finance department for payments Lead the development and maintenance of the Incentive Target for the project Oversee the change management process, consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn Manage the production of a monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report Deliver capex and opex forecasts for the Project. Overview the procurement of services relating to the Project and ensure that the supply chain strategy, policy and procedures are implemented Manage the administration of contracts for implementation of the project Oversee the monthly valuation process. Oversee the development of mitigation plans for potential contractor and supplier claims. Manage the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement. Oversee the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contractor contracts for the project. Oversee the Construction Partners applications for payment and Early Warning Notices to the Client
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Technical Competencies
Expert knowledge of all aspects of commercial management Familiarity with various forms of contract Excellent knowledge of integrated reporting
Behavioural Competencies
Inspiring team Leader Highly collaborative but persuasive Strong focus on detail but ability to see the strategic picture Able to hold their own and defend a position Ability to present confidently to senior management
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Experience in a commercial management role Experience of major (£500m+) projects Formal qualification RICS or professional experience Management of large multifunction teams
Dragados Values
Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery. Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders. Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust. Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment. Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.
Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct (https://www.dragados.co.uk/html/compliance.html) that apply to all Dragados employees.
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