Senior Contract and Commercial Consultants - Darlington

Description

Blake Newport provides commercial management and dispute resolution services to major construction companies, specialist sub-contractors and client organisations throughout the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the Head of Construction and Dispute Resolution for the North East the position will be to provide consultancy services comprising:

1. review and analysis of tender and contract documentation


2. full commercial management of construction projects through to agreement of final account


3. preparation of dispute referral, response and reply documents


4. strategic advice at all stages of the construction lifecycle.

The role will require well rounded commercial management experience with the ability to interpret and operate both standard form and bespoke contract procedures and mechanisms.

Candidate
Candidates must be degree qualified and must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in the manamgement of commercial issues during the delivery of complex engineering projects. A miniimum of 10 years experience as a Senior / Lead Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager is expected. MRICS status would be preferred. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of commercial procedures, the principles of contract law and the ability to prepare, assess and interrogate construction costs.

Ideally, candidates will also have a working knowledge of dispute resolution procedures, Adjudication in particular, and have prepared or assisted in the preparation of referral or response documents, although this is not essential.

Assignments will usually be undertaken within the client organisation therefore candidates must have the ability to work independently, possess sufficient confidence and judgement to request help, guidance and advice when required and maintain the highest standard of discretion.

Most assignments will be managed from the Blake Newport Darlington office and undertaken in the North East of England, however, the requirement to travel when necessary is essential.

Interviews
Candidates may be required to attend both a general and formal technical interview.

Blake Newport is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications