Commercial Manager - Capital

We have an exciting opportunity for an experiencedSenior Commercial Managerto join our Capital Team and take a leading role in the commercial management of our ambitious capital programme., This is a senior and influential position, providing expert commercial leadership across a capital programme of approximately£100m. You will work closely with project teams, Finance, Procurement, property consultants, contractors and senior stakeholders to ensure our investment delivers excellent value for money and successful outcomes for our patients, staff and services., As our commercial lead for capital projects, you will oversee the financial, contractual and procurement aspects of a diverse portfolio of projects and provide specialist advice throughout their development and delivery. You will lead on budget setting, forecasting, financial reporting and commercial governance, as well as supporting complex procurement and contractual matters. You will also play an important role in shaping our longer-term capital plans and Estates Strategy. Working as part of the senior Capital Team, you will:

• Lead the commercial and financial management of major capital projects and programmes.
• Oversee capital budget setting, forecasting, accruals and financial performance reporting.
• Provide expert advice on construction contracts, includingNEC and JCT.
• Lead on commercial aspects of procurement exercises, tender evaluations and contract management.
• Identify and manage commercial and financial risks, ensuring projects remain affordable and deliver value for money.
• Lead and support negotiations with contractors, consultants and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Help develop commercial policies, processes and ways of working across the Capital Team.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, strengthening commercial capability across the wider team.
• Promote innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement throughout our capital programme.
  
  We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in capital projects, budget management and construction contracts, including NEC and/or JCT. You'll have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, appropriate professional membership, and the confidence to provide expert commercial advice and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  
  Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.