• Job Description

  Req#: R7949

  Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

  Commercial Team Manager
  

  Most people don’t think too much about how clean water reaches their taps.

  But Scottish Water does. In fact, it’s all we think about.

  Want to join us? We're currently recruiting for a skilled Commercial Team Manager to join our Capital Investment Commercial Team.

  What You’ll Do

  You will be responsible for managing compliance for Scottish Water’s contracts, payments and associated commercial procedures and policies as well as managing a team of Quantity Surveyors/Commercial Analysts.

  You will manage and lead a commercial team to enable effective commercial and contract management of the current and future Capital Investment Programme through active governance of Scottish Water’s contract management and payment systems and you will have line management responsibilities for the Quantity Surveyors/Commercial Analysts within the Commercial Centre of Excellence (CoE) team.

  
  You will be responsible for delivering specialist Commercial guidance and support to the Commercial Delivery teams by managing compliance with commercial business processes and procedures through sharing best practise, providing targeted training and championing continuous improvement.

  Additionally, you will help shape Commercial contract management and procurement strategies and will provide commercial leadership and expertise along with support on commercial transformation initiatives and will work closely with SW Procurement to develop and implement SR27 Framework Agreements.

  You will be able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Scottish Water internal and external delivery partners, supply chain management and internal and external stakeholders. You will also maintain an integral and strong team environment approach across the Scottish Water commercial and wider business.

  What You’ll Bring

  
  You will have experience of managing / supervising teams. You will have a proven track record in managing commercial contracts to ensure programme delivery. You will also be able to demonstrate a strong commercial awareness and have experience in managing disputes including claims resolution.

  You will also have experience of the following:

  • Experience of managing contracts using standard construction contract forms, principally NEC.

  • The role holder must be numerate and highly skilled in information management.

  • The role holder should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills.

  • Full Driving licence

  • Will have a relevant Degree qualification such as Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or Project Management

  Looking out for you

  While the work we do is important, we know it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance. We also operate a hybrid approach to working allowing for flexible working arrangements.

  You’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy up to five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

  When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

  For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), and life assurance.

  As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

  The not-so-small print

  From 1st April 2024 Scottish Water is moving to a new grading and salary structure. This role will be a Grade 8, with a salary range from £48,900-£68,510. New external hires will join on the minimum salary.

  If you’re interested in this role – or know someone else who might be - we’ll be accepting applications until midnight on the 29th of March 2024.

  Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Don’t worry - we’ll ask your permission before starting these checks.

  A few final things worth knowing…

  Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!

  Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.

  As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

  Finally (finally!), candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

  
  We’re here to help. Ask us anything at SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk

• About the company

  Scottish Water is a statutory corporation that provides water and sewerage services across Scotland.

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