Commercial Manager

Overview / Responsibilities: Wood is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join its Technical Consulting renewables busines.. This role will be based in our Glasgow office.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
The Role
The Commercial Manager shall be responsible for providing pre and post contract commercial support to the Technical Consulting renewables business.
The role offers a high-profile position in a highly visible and motivated team, with the exciting opportunity to be part of a significant growth group with ambitious plans.
It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.
What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

The successful candidate should be able to perform the below duties and responsibilities;
Pre and post contract support covering all commercial activities;

• Implementation of the Tender Governance process, ensuring compliance with Wood delegation of approval.
• Review Invitation to Tender and identify commercial clarifications
• Coordinate tax and contract reviews
• Gather operations/discipline inputs (manhours & subcontracts)
• Cost model preparation and gross margin checks
• Liaise with various external interfaces (Clients, Sub – Contractors, Suppliers) with regards toTendering and contractual discussions
• Promote commercial awareness and continuous improvement.
• Governance and implementation of Financial Management Framework
• Ensure all Wood Internal Service Agreements are in place where applicable, including approvals and administration of the Agreements in accordance with policy.
• Provision of specific commercial and contractual advice to the business as required.
• Agree and deliver commercial strategy in conjunction with Senior Commercial Manager.

Allied Occasional Duties;

• Delivery of actions in the Technical Consulting Commercial Improvement Plan

Key Internal Interfaces;

• Renewables Director
• Senior Commercial Manager
• SVP Commercial
• Proposals Coordinator/ Manager
• Contracts team
• Group Tax
• Project Managers
• Finance Function
• P&O function

Key External Interfaces;

• Client Representaties

Skills / Qualifications: Core Compentencies

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in law, business administration, commerce, quantity surveying, or similar discipline, or an equivalent level of work experience.
• 5-10 years suitable experience involved in contract or commercial management within the renewables, oil & gas or chemicals industry.
• Good working knowledge and experience of commercial administration and procedures and exposure to key contracting concepts and principles
• Experience in drafting and interpretation of contractual documentation

Company Overview: Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.