Senior Contractual & Commercial Consultant

About the CompanyStonebridge Commercial Solutions Limited provides commercial, contract and dispute resolution consultancy services to construction industry clients across the globe. To support Stonebridge’s international footprint, and offer a wide range of skills and expertise to our clients, Stonebridge has agreed a strategic alliance with Rendel Limited, an international engineering consultancy.Rendel provides client-focused engineering solutions on major engineering construction projects worldwide in the infrastructure, energy, and industry sectors. As an international multidisciplinary design consultancy headquartered in London, with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, and Sydney, Australia, Rendel brings a wealth of experience dating back to 1838. Today Rendel is proud to be part of the Ingerop Group.The OpportunityStonebridge has an opportunity for a commercially astute senior quantity surveyor / commercial manager, who has experience of major engineering projects. The role will be UK based but will require travel within the UK and occasional overseas assignments. If you are interested in a workload of diverse international projects and working alongside engineers from a multitude of disciplines, please apply below.ResponsibilitiesUndertake fee earning assignments in the UK and overseas, as requiredProviding Contractual and Commercial management and reporting services, including:Contracts administration and case buildingContracts drafting and document preparationContractual and commercial reviews, audits and due diligenceSub-contract management and administrationEstablishing and implementing commercial management strategyCost control, analysis, reporting and forecastingVariation and change managementFinal accounting and negotiationDefining and setting project procurement strategy and policyProficiency in cost/value analysis and quantum calculationsProviding clients with strategic, tactical contractual and commercial advice, risk and opportunity analysis and managementProviding dispute resolution and claims management services, including:Arbitration and Litigation supportAlternative dispute resolutionAssist in sourcing, managing and developing business opportunities, securing business and developing international client relationshipsImplement and adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of ServicesTo be successful, you will have the following qualifications and be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in some of the following areas:Professionally qualified and chartered in a relevant discipline, additional qualifications in Law, Arbitration, Mediation, Expert Witness desirable but not essentialConsiderable practical experience of major projects and assessments and managing discipline-based business including exposure to solving a range of operational and strategic business problems, including budget managementExperience of major claims and disputes on large and complex projectsWorking knowledge of legal principles and practice of forensic delay and disruption analysis as a means of evidencing cause and effectSkilled and experienced in evaluation and evidencing financial quantum, delay and disruption costs, damages, losses and expensesUnderstanding of partnering, frameworks and bespoke procurement methodsStrong knowledge of relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and proceduresExperience in major infrastructure projects, for a range of Clients in various construction market sectorsProven ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with key clientsAbility to identify appropriate opportunities and prioritise efforts in achieving targets What we offer in return:Competitive salary and benefitsExciting opportunity to grow with the businessWork with a diverse, friendly and resourceful team on interesting and challenging projects in the UK and internationallyWe value work-life balance and offer hybrid working arrangementsContinuing professional development - we strive to offer opportunities for training and growth, which is at the heart of our cultureAn environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyoneWe believe in creating a work environment of mutual trust, respect, diversity and inclusion. If you would like the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects around the world in a supportive and friendly work environment, please apply now.