Trainee Commercial Advisor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Wood require a Trainee Commercial Advisor/ Trainee Quantity Surveyor based at our Stockton on Tees Offices.

The Commercial functions vision is; realizing returns, managing risk, maximizing opportunities

As Wood continues to grow and diversify to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, the commercial function plays a leading role in ensuring we unlock our full potential, capture the value we create, and are correctly rewarded for this by our clients.

To achieve this we challenge the norm and look for new ways of working, we are curious and seek out value add innovation, we embrace change, and we are courageous and confident in managing risk. At the heart of everything we do is the application of good commercial acumen and governance for which we are well- known and respected.

At a high level, the job objectives are to ethically maximise entitlement and commercial performance while managing business/project risk (pre and post-contract). 

What we can offer 

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors 
• A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business 
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 

If all of this sounds good to you, review the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.  

• Promote and demonstrate good safety behaviors
• Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity
• Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework guidelines
• Champion and follow the relevant DOA and commercial / contracting policies

Assists and supports under supervision:

• Support the tender governance process for the sub-Business Group including head contract reviews.
• Cost estimating, Cost forecasts ,Post-contract administration, preparation and review of change management, review of variation order request and claims from contractors/suppliers
• the development of rates, estimates, pricing, and commercial models
• the administration of risk management processes pre and post contract
• the timely and accurate submission of contracting policy approval requests, in conjunction with the Contracts function
• main contract administration, including correspondence management, management of change and the development/implementation of commercial strategies and profit improvement plans in accordance with client contracts and Woods policies and procedures.
• the administrative maintenance of delegations of authority (DOA) and processing of DOA approvals
• the administrative development and maintenance of Commercial Handovers and Plans
• the preparation of project cashflow forecasts, expenditure, invoice preparation, and expediting of payments
• the preparation and analysis of inputs to key contract and internal project reporting requirements
• the preparation of main contract close-out requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant Wood commercial/contracting policies
• Promote the FMF (Financial Management Framework) Principles
• Support cash collection to reduce DSO 
• information/data gathering and analysis required to support Woods assertive claims and/or defending claims against Wood
• Assist in the procurement process, including issuing tender invitations and evaluating tender returns.
• Help in negotiating with contractors and suppliers in order to achieve the best value and commercial position for Wood.

Qualifications:

• Five GCSEs Grades A* to C or 9 to 4 under the new grading system including Maths and English or equivalent.

Knowledge,

• Basic understanding of QS role 
• Understanding of basic commercial principles

Skills:

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities 
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and play active part in the Team 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint 
• Good organisational and communication skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines 
• Commercially minded