Taylor Wimpey plc
Department Function The Cladding Remediation Team is established to assess and remediate fire safety defects in medium and high-rise buildings across the groups legacy portfolio of developments across England, Scotland, and Wales. To the standards agreed with the nations governments, the team will assess each building, and where remediation is required, will deliver a suitable remediation scheme to rectify the building. The commercial function within the team will ensure projects are planned and delivered in a commercially astute manner, ensuring contractors deliver contractually, and ensuring the businesses cladding remediation provision is effectively utilised and able to withstand scrutiny.
As a member of the team you will be directly contributing to improving the safety of buildings, and providing assurance to residents through our customer-focused approach to remediation.
Job summary/Purpose Responsibility for overseeing all commercial and contractual aspects of multiple cladding remediation projects, from initial investigations through design and procurement phases, on-site execution, and final account settlement, ensuring each contract is completed within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with the contract and all required standards.
This role will be contracted to Head Office in High Wycombe and will require occasional attendance for team meetings. On a day-to-day basis this role can be a hybrid role based in a regional office.
Primary Responsibilities Budgeting and tender reviews
Prepare and maintain budgets/cost plans using third-party schedules and/or agreed rates.
Liaise with external consultants involved in the remediation works and attend design team meetings.
Collaborate with the Technical Project Manager and Production Manager to evaluate design proposals and scopes of work, ensuring the most suitable design and specification are proposed.
Develop and issue detailed tender documents for each contract.
Review cost plans and tender returns from contractors and consultants to ensure they meet project requirements, quality standards, and are within the agreed budget.
Provide assurance to the Commercial Director and Director of Cladding Remediation regarding the robustness and acceptability of the cost plans and proposed contractors. Commercial Management
Negotiate with contractors to secure the best terms and conditions for each contract, ensuring value for money and quality.
Prepare contract documents, clearly defining all specific scopes of work and requirements.
Manage all contractor valuations and variation accounts, attend project meetings on-site, and maintain robust forecast final accounts.
Identify and mitigate all commercial and contractual risks associated with the remediation works.
Process all contractor and consultant orders, payments, and variation orders.
Review, value, and certify all applications for payments, resolving any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department.
Review and value all variations in conjunction with the Technical Project Manager and Production Manager, evaluate mitigation options, and seek necessary approvals.
Assist in monitoring and evaluating contractor performance.
Collaborate with other TW internal departments to ensure project viability and improve cost-effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with all specifications and programmes, maintaining uncompromised quality.
Oversee and mentor any direct reports.
Provide information and support for any legal processes aimed at recovering costs from the original contractors.
Comply with the TW Commercial Manual and the TW Operating Framework Contract Reporting
Complete monthly CVR for all contracts and prepare and present information for CVR review meetings.
Review and manage all cost to completes and ensure all forecast final costs are robust and up to date.
Monitor and explain all cost movements on each contract.
Identify potential risks and/or opportunities to realise savings
Assist in the provision of information for internal and external audit. General
Stay informed about all legislation and codes of practice that impact the works, such as the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, and HSE guidelines.
Participate in design meetings, pre-start meetings, pre-tender meetings, project meetings, and any other relevant meetings as required.
Input and maintain data in computer-based databases or systems, including Coins and Excel.
Regularly visit each site.
Perform any other duties as required by the Commercial Director. Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements.
Experience of high-rise construction, and cladding remediation projects
Industry related business qualification.
Manage internal and external clients.
IT literate (COINS system preferred). Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team
