The Commercial Services Manager (CSM) role within the Portfolio Assurance (PA) team undertakes a range of important tasks on behalf of the EA, including the introduction and implementation of new framework agreement(s), operation and administration of those and existing frameworks, supplier relationship management and development, management of contractors and contractor forums, commercial advice and assurance, including dispute resolution, to operational teams, specialist cost management advice, engagement with key stakeholders such as government (cabinet office/ treasury), professional and industry bodies and commercial training.
Project Context
Each regional IDT Hub has a CSM. The CSM is responsible for providing commercial and contractual advice and support to their region. The roles are based within the Portfolio Assurance team.
The ask of AECOM
AECOM have been engaged on a PSC Option E contract to provide provided full time Commercial Services Mangers in 2 IDT regions – NW (Tom Lawrenson) & Midlands (Andrew Woods).