Our client in the Construction Industry is looking to hire a Commercial Executive. Duties and Responsibilities Review tender bid submissions from a commercial and risk perspective Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform construction contracts with the assistance of the Group Legal Manager as and when necessary Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform legal, dispute, claim notification and contractual letters regarding material commercial matters. Support, and lead if necessary, the successful resolution of material commercial negotiations, claims and disputes. Ensure that the Platform’s commercial and contractual entitlements are optimized, dealt with promptly and in accordance with the relevant conditions of contract. Develop and implement commercial strategies according to the Platform’s goals and objectives. Take responsibility for the commercial, risk management and quantity surveying functions within the Platform – and guide the competence, productivity, and transformation of the staff within these functions. Provide commercial advice, guidance, and support to sites from award to final account stage to enhance project value; and conduct monthly reviews of commercial performance. Assist in setting financial targets, and budget development and monitoring. Keep updated on changes in relevant laws, standard contracts and maintaining commercial management best practices. Monitor and oversee compliance with relevant Group and Platform policies and procedures. Knowledge and Skills Extensive knowledge of: - South African laws, regulations, and practices applicable to construction contract preparation, negotiation, and administration. - Relevant legislation in the SADC region would be an advantage. - Construction contracts FIDIC, GCC, NEC and JBCC. A working knowledge of SANS 1200, COLTO (and/or COTO) would be an advantage. - CCS Candy estimating and Site plan programming system Excellent skills in: - Negotiation and dispute resolution - Communication and presentation with ability to influence decision making - Interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving - Reviewing and formulating contracts and agreements Requirements - A quantity surveying or civil engineering degree, or similar qualification - A post-graduate degree or diploma in a related field such as arbitration or construction law - Registration with a relevant professional body would be an advantage - Minimum of 10 years’ senior construction commercial experience, preferably with exposure to large civil engineering projects - Minimum of 15 years’ overall construction industry experience - Quantity surveying and risk management experience in the construction industry would be an advantage - Experience in mediation, arbitration, adjudication, and other forms of dispute resolution, related legal processes - Experience with FIDIC, GCC, NEC, JBCC and associated subcontract agreements – as well as bespoke forms of contract - A Triple A Recruitment and Temps #atriplea #recruitment #vacancy #Commercial #Executive #J-18808-Ljbffr