Commercial Manager

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

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Commercial / PMO (Client Side) lead to drive time, cost and quality across a capital programme. You will chair the commercial assurance function, align with Line of Defence processes and coordinate with Supply Chain and clients to protect value.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee monthly billing, variations, claims management and final account settlement, and ensure compliance with client processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in high value civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 7 years NEC experience and change control management.
• Post-contract commercial services: reporting, payment, variations, claims, final accounts.
• BA/BS in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying; chartered membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Client-side Commercial/PMO team to manage time, cost and quality through programme life cycle.
• Provide proactive commercial leadership and ensure timely reporting and contract deliverables.
• Minimise client risk and maximise value while aligning with LoD processes.
• Oversee commercial correspondence, notices, changes, and supplier communications.
• Identify risks/issues and support in disputes with clients and supply chain.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and align with SYSTRA behavior framework.

Skills

NEC experience

Change control

Reporting

Client-side exp

Leadership

Education

BSc/BA in Commercial Management

Chartered membership (CICES/RICS/CIArb)

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We have an opportunity to lead the Commercial / PMO (Client Side) team in providing commercial assurance for our Client’s capital programme / projects. This includes management of key Line of Defence (LoD2) duties on behalf of the Client in order to appropriately manage cost and programme risk / opportunity.

Missions/Main Duties

Main tasks and responsibilities

• To lead the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team in the effective management of time, cost and quality to plan, through to programme / project close out.
• Provide proactive commercial leadership expertise to the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team, ensuring that timely reporting and contract deliverables are maintained.
• Provide leadership within the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team to minimise Client risk and maximise Client value.
• Ensure compliance with all Client processes, in support of Line of Defence protocol. This includes:
• Collaboration with other LoD to validate compliance and effectiveness, e.g. review, completion and mitigation actions completed
• Coach and mentor junior members of the Systra Commercial Team
• EVM and EAC alignment / testing
• Bilateral (Client & Supply Chain) Risk Assessment against funding envelope
• Change Control and TRA Erosion (trending vs budget / allowance)
• Defect identification, notification and tracking
• Supply Chain due diligence including financial securities and any performance security (incl insurances)
• Prepare and manage Client commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with supply chain contractual conditions
• Identify emerging risks / issues, report contractual claims and support in the management and resolution of legal and / or commercial disputes in conjunction with Client’s requirements
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve, and grow together

Stakeholder accountabilities

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships in the Client-side organisation
• Oversee the preparation of all relevant commercial assurance for the Client’s monthly billing cycle, including cost and value reconciliation and associated change control
• Oversee the review of Client’s Supply Chain Application for Payments and certification recommendations, including global reporting and analysis/recommendations
• Leading the Client Supply Chain mobilisation process

Financial & project accountabilities

• Ensuring Client’s budget envelopes are maintained and any variances (incl risk and opportunity profile) reported in a transparent and concise manner, including mitigating actions.

Profile/Skills

Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in high value civil engineering, building, M&E, rail or general construction and / or infrastructure projects (preferably Client-side)
• Management and reporting of Client expectations and deliverables
• Minimum of 7 years NEC experience and be able to demonstrate their experience managing change control and associated processes
• Specific expertise and experience of post-contract commercial services including those related to reporting, payment, variations, claims management and final account settlement
• BA Hons / BSc degree in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying (or similar)
• Professionally Chartered Membership to an accredited body (CICES / RICS / CIArb or equivalent)

Safety

SYSTRA Ltd and its employees subscribe to the six key Safety Rules:

• Commitment (Safety is the first consideration in everything we do, if it isn’t safe, we don’t do it)
• Leadership (Safety begins at the top - we walk the talk and set a visible example)
• Openness (Safety is openness - information is shared and investigation conclusions are open to all parties)
• Reporting (Safety is knowledge - we report every incident and take immediate remedial action)
• Responsibility (Safety is everyone’s responsibility - we learn from mistakes and will not tolerate negligence)
• Measurement (Safety needs a common measure - we shall use lost time, accidents and other appropriate measures)