Commercial Specialist

Company description:

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Commercial Specialists (multiple roles)

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, 4a to 4b, £40,257- £58,131,depending on experience
• Annual incentive related bonus £1000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year (i.e. from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Insert role title progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Bradford, hybrid working - two office days per week

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for Commercial Specialists at multiple levels to join the Commercial Services Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Commercial Services are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

To meet this challenge, we are expanding our Commercial Services Team, offering rewarding career opportunities to drive the transformational change to ensure resilient and sustainable supply across our business. The roles offer excellent prospects supported by training and development to suit the individual.

We are looking for Commercial Specialists at all levels to be accountable for the commercial assurance of all financial and contractual aspects of contracted works in relation to a portfolio of schemes associated with delivery of Yorkshire Waters Capital Programme including working within the AMP 8 Storm Overflow Alliance programme and AMP8 non-Alliance programmes. This includes assuring project budgets, supporting negotiations with partners and suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, evaluating financial risks and supporting success by overseeing the associated financial aspects.

You will also be responsible for supporting the Commercial and Contracts Manager and other Commercial Specialists in developing and implementing commercial strategies and procedures and identifying new commercial opportunities.

The Commercial Services Team work closely with the Capital Delivery Programme Managers, Capital Delivery Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to optimise contract performance and deliver contracts within budget and on schedule.

Additionally, you will support the development and implementation of contract administration, risk assessment, and procurement strategies to support the successful completion of schemes and will provide guidance and support in aspects such as risk management, cost control, and budget control.

Where you fit in:

As a member of the team you will take an active role in seeking to improve value and achieve consistent cycle times through increased commercial controls

• Procurement and contract strategy development and implementation
• Development and implementation of key commercial controls
• Cost assurance pre and post contract
• Process applications for payment from partners
• Forecast assurance
• Change control assurance
• Contract administration assurance
• Supply chain management and procurement support
• Further developing commercial behaviours that are suited to a multi-party collaborative enterprise

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Knowledge of the administration associated with construction contracts
• Ability to identify, quantify and control commercial risks
• Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts or other industry standard conditions of contract and contract management practices, procedures and systems
• Professional qualification, or working to a professional qualification, associated with the role
• Ability to work with all stakeholders, provide guidance and support key decision commercial outcomes that benefit Capital Delivery

You will also benefit from having:

• Understanding and usage of framework agreements
• Understanding working within an Alliance environment
• Knowledge associated with developing commercial processes and procedures
• Experience in supplier relationship management
• Experience or knowledge of behavioural management techniques and tools
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in water / utilities (or wider infrastructure sector)

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of two days in the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.

If youre an experienced Commercial Specialist or wish to develop your career as a Commercial Specialist and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment. Apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date (November 8th), should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please

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