Commercial Manager

Egis in the UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis in the UK seeks a Commercial Manager for the HS2 Old Oak Common project. The role covers pre and post-contract management, procurement, and driving efficiencies within a major UK rail contract.

You will lead commercial teams, manage NEC3 contracts, and engage with stakeholders to maximise entitlements and mitigate risks. A strong path to chartership and development within a joint venture is offered.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• MEP experience.
• Main contractor and/or joint venture experience.
• An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts.
• Experienced in controlling costs for self-delivery works.
• Experienced in negotiating and procuring sub-contract packages (Design-Delivery-Commission), testing the robustness of costs and value for money.
• Have, or be working towards, chartership of a relevant institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop junior members of the team.
• NEC3 Contract management and administration upstream and downstream.
• Establish and manage entitlement, with focus on maximising entitlement under the contract.
• Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications.
• Liaison and negotiation with the Client’s Commercial and/or project team.
• Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues.
• Provide contractual and commercial risk advice to the Commercial team and wider Technical and Construction Delivery teams.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Lead project financial monitoring and reporting, interrogate outputs, implement actions.
• Contribute to, and implement, margin improvement plans.
• Produce cashflow forecasts and maximise cash position.
• Administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts including EWNs, change, payments, forecasts and through to final account.
• The Commercial Manager will lead the review and valuation of subcontractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement.
• Manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolio of works including CVRs and cost control.
• Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Procurement

Contract management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Chartered status

MEP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

Job description

Location: Old Oak Common office, Acton, London.

Hybrid: 3 days a week on-site

Overview:

The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London’s state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.

Job Summary:

As a Commercial Manager, you will have knowledge and experience in pre and post-contract management and procurement within the UK rail sector. The Commercial Manager will be expected to utilise their major project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies and effective supply chain engagement.

You will be working on a prestigious HS2 rail project We will fully support your personal growth and development enabling you access to full RICS training courses, a path to chartership or help you develop your career to the level you want. We are true believers in personal development and will support you every step of the way.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop junior members of the team
• NEC3 Contract management and administration upstream and downstream
• Establish and manage entitlement, with focus on maximising entitlement under the contract
• Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications
• Liaison and negotiation with the Client’s Commercial and/or project team
• Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
• Provide contractual and commercial risk advice to the Commercial team and wider Technical and Construction Delivery teams
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Lead project financial monitoring and reporting, interrogate outputs, implement actions
• Contribute to, and implement, margin improvement plans
• Produce cashflow forecasts and maximise cash position
• Administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts including EWNs, change, payments, forecasts and through to final account
• The Commercial Manager will lead the review and valuation of subcontractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement
• Manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolio of works including CVRs and cost control
• Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules

Qualifications and must-haves for candidates

• Site presence and co-location minimum 3 days a week
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Commitment to developing self and others
• Experience proactively resolving/avoiding disputes
• Educated to degree level
• MEP experience
• Main contractor and/or joint venture experience
• An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts
• Experienced in controlling costs for self-delivery works
• Experienced in negotiating and procuring sub-contract packages (Design-Delivery-Commission), testing the robustness of costs and value for money.
• Have, or be working towards, chartership of a relevant institution
• Able to prioritise the delivery of the objectives of their role

You must have the right to work in the UK