Client-Side Commercial Lead – Transport Program

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Charity days

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a senior Commercial/PMO (Client Side) lead to drive commercial assurance across a major capital programme. You will oversee cost, time and quality, ensuring compliance with LoD2 processes, and provide strategic leadership across a high-performing team.

You will manage stakeholder relationships, report on contract performance, and guide post-contract commercial activities including variations, final accounts and dispute resolution. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-value civil engineering, building, M&E, rail or infrastructure projects, preferably client-side.
• Minimum of 7 years NEC experience and demonstrated change-control experience.
• Post-contract commercial services experience including reporting, payment, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial (Client Side) team to manage time, cost and quality across the programme.
• Provide proactive commercial leadership and timely reporting of contract deliverables.
• Mentor junior team members and maintain a high-performing, inclusive team.
• Identify and manage emerging risks, contractual claims and disputes with the Client.

Skills

NEC experience

Client-side experience

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Leadership

Education

BSc in Commercial Management

Chartered membership (CICES/RICS/CIArb)

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a senior Commercial/PMO (Client Side) lead to drive commercial assurance across a major capital programme. You will oversee cost, time and quality, ensuring compliance with LoD2 processes, and provide strategic leadership across a high-performing team.

You will manage stakeholder relationships, report on contract performance, and guide post-contract commercial activities including variations, final accounts and dispute resolution. Hybrid working is available.