Senior Commercial Lead - Contract Management inNational inNational PUBLISHED 26 DEC 2023

Band 8c: £74,290 to £85,601 a year  PERMANENT 

NHS England

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

In this pivotal role, the Senior Commercial Lead will play a key leadership role in overseeing and managing contract negotiations and post-contract commercial management within the NHP capital works programme. This could include areas like professional services, a scheme of hospitals, and/or a high-value scheme.

They will deliver the provision of a robust, efficient and effective contract management service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHSE requirements ensuring alignment with the key priority activities of the programme.

This will involve working closely with senior business stakeholders to create and execute short and long-term strategies, for the relevant works programmes, which will best position NHP to maximise value, minimise risk and deliver the agreed benefits of the programme through cost saving or improved operations.

The role will focus on supporting the delivery of continuous improvement through measurable efficiencies (cost and operational delivery) and providing valuable market insights.

The role will adapt over time in response to the changing needs of the programme and will involve line management, coaching and development of direct reports, to deliver robust contract management which ensures delivery at the optimum cost, maximising value.


Here's what you'll do:


  • Ensure Value for Money:
    Negotiate and manage contracts that deliver the best possible value for the public purse.

  • Maintain the Highest Standards:
    Oversee contracts that meet strict regulatory requirements and deliver top-quality construction.

  • Collaborate for Success:
    Work closely with a diverse team - architects, engineers, and builders - to ensure all aspects of the project run smoothly.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

In this pivotal role, the Senior Commercial Lead will play a key leadership role in overseeing and managing contract negotiations and post-contract commercial management within the NHP capital works programme. This could include areas like professional services, a scheme of hospitals, and/or a high-value scheme.

They will deliver the provision of a robust, efficient and effective contract management service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHSE requirements ensuring alignment with the key priority activities of the programme.

This will involve working closely with senior business stakeholders to create and execute short and long-term strategies, for the relevant works programmes, which will best position NHP to maximise value, minimise risk and deliver the agreed benefits of the programme through cost saving or improved operations.

The role will focus on supporting the delivery of continuous improvement through measurable efficiencies (cost and operational delivery) and providing valuable market insights.

The role will adapt over time in response to the changing needs of the programme and will involve line management, coaching and development of direct reports, to deliver robust contract management which ensures delivery at the optimum cost, maximising value.


Here's what you'll do:


  • Ensure Value for Money:
    Negotiate and manage contracts that deliver the best possible value for the public purse.

  • Maintain the Highest Standards:
    Oversee contracts that meet strict regulatory requirements and deliver top-quality construction.

  • Collaborate for Success:
    Work closely with a diverse team - architects, engineers, and builders - to ensure all aspects of the project run smoothly.



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