Associate Director of Commercial Intelligence

Associate Director of Commercial IntelligenceLocation: Flexible - Remote with office/client visits as required  Permanent full-time (40 hours)  Competitive salary plus benefits  We have a unique opportunity for a subject matter expert to join us an Associate Director of Commercial Intelligence. You will contribute and lead Commercial and Project Services programmes related commissions, with expertise in cost and commercial engineering. The role will predominantly be working within the Water industry but may cover wider utilities and infrastructure.Commercial Engineering is a unique offering from Aqua Consultants, it straddles our key services lines, drawing on the expertise of various disciplines. It challenges the Need, Scope, Cost and Risk of projects and/or programmes with the aim of bridging the client’s affordability gaps and maximising value. Whilst maximum benefit is achieved in the early stages of a project, we can apply commercial engineering throughout a project lifecycle including during construction.The role requires working with the service line’s senior management team and other services lines such as Engineering and Asset Management, this role is to ensure that the service line contributes to Aqua’s overall business plan that the cost capability within the business continues to develop its client solutions and delivers great projects relating to cost intelligence, estimating and commercial advice. The role will be responsible for working with our existing client frameworks to identify opportunities, develop proposals and bring combined skill and expertise to add value for those clients. The role will work with the relevant people in the business to share unique value propositions, make us different to our competition and support those pitches and proposals with our key clients. CORE RESPONSIBILITIESManaging resource supporting cost commissions delivering great results for customer and the businessWorking with the service line leadership team to manage workload and staff utilisationQuality management, compliance with standards, ethics, corporate governance and policies/proceduresDeveloping headcount requirements and supporting recruitment, retention and employee developmentCollaboration with finance and commercial teams to ensure best in class client outcomes and commercial performance Supporting client engagement and relationships Delivery of specific client commissions and projectsChallenging the need and solution (typically at concept and outline design stage)Asset standard and specification review and challenge with a commercial understandingSupport CaPs SME’s to develop new and enhance existing capabilitiesWorking with the client and partnership team to develop go-to-market plans and contribute to success bids and proposalsSkills and experience:Operational leadership and management Performance management of people and commissionsUnderstanding and promoting the skills within your team both internally and externallyProgressing your teams development, understanding their needs and supporting their progression plansClient relationship managementContribute to the development of the products in the cost area of the businessContribute to the resource planning in order to meet client needsDevelop products and services for clientsH&S, well-being and environmental leadershipCollaboration across levels of businessCommunications and engagement of colleaguesWater Industry and/or wider utilities experience preferred Experience in a consulting and project management capability will be beneficialAn engineering background (Civil / Mech / Elec / Process etc)Degree level educated with ~10 years’ experience of which 2-3 years should have been in a senior business management capacity What we can offer you:Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave Company pension Life assurance scheme (x4 salary) Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants Refer a friend scheme Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support) Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays Training and career progression opportunities Why Aqua Consultants? We are a fast growing organisation with highly experienced staff at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a day job – Aqua offers very competitive salaries and a great working environment. You’ll be able to input into the development and growth of our business whilst we help you progress in your career. Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.