Change Manager (Commercial)

Job description / Role

We are working with one of the worlds leading design, engineering and project management consultancies that has a requirement for an experienced Change Manager (Civils). The role will join the team currently working on King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting, high profile project in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities
· Responsible for submission of F+G deliverables on time and in accordance with F+G Quality standards
- Maintaining consistent and adequate procedures.
- Reporting to and working with the Senior Claims Manager in respect of the following duties:
· Review internal and external communications to identify changes in the Contractor’s scope of works
· Working with the Change Manager (MEP) and Claims Planning Manager to prepare Change Packs
· Coordinating the preparation of Change Packs for submission to the Client and reporting on progress
- Liaising with the Downstream Claims Manager and Contracts Managers in respect of changes
· Collaborating with the Contractor’s Project Control, Commercial and Technical team members
- Supporting the Change Management Team in the pursuit of delay and disruption claims
- Supporting the Contractor in the justification of changes and responses to queries by the Client
· Coordinating and managing the Civil Change Management Team
- Ensuring that each member of his or her team performs to the highest professional standards, that all information is current, and that every member of the team is receiving the information he needs to fulfil their responsibilities.
· Analyze information and produce overall reporting and recommendations for their sections of the works.
· Confidently manage performance related issues.

Requirements

Experience/Capability Requirement

- 25 years experience in a senior commercial role preferably with a contractor with an emphasis on change (variations) management.
- Several years experience of working in the Middle East with major airport experience a preference.
- F+G Grade 14
- BSc + MRICS or similar
- Experience of preparing, managing and finalising accounts with major and extensive changes.
- Experience of preparation and defence of major submissions for both time and cost with differing methods of analysis.
- Experience in senior role managing and working with a team of commercial and planning staff.
- Ability to deal directly with client.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.
- Experience of managing and finalising variation accounts for a major contractor.
- Experience of handling major subcontracts.
- Experience/involvement with variations in both defending subcontractor claims and prosecuting claims against the client.
- Ability to identify changes and develop strategies.
- Written work to be of the highest standard.
- Extensive contractual knowledge and adaptability to differing conditions.

About the Company

Duneden has positioned itself in the market as one of the regions leading professional recruiters. Offering complete recruitment solutions, from one placement to entire project staffing, Duneden provides a service that is both personal and proven.

Duneden is a company based on relationships. Our honest, reliable and no-nonsense approach has seen us develop strong and long lasting relationships with our candidates and clients alike and the volume of repeat business and referrals we enjoy pays testament to this.

Being located in the Middle East our international reach stretches as far as Europe and the UK to the Far East and Malaysia. It is true to say however that our location and focus centres on the GCC countries and Middle-East where our local knowledge, experience and reputation are truly market leading.