Commercial Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee commercial activities within delivery teams, ensuring effective contract management and collaboration with supply chain partners. The role emphasizes fostering an inclusive culture and promoting professional development.

Benefits

Flexible benefits fund

Pensionable benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value, complex infrastructure contracts.
• Proficiency in managing commercial relationships and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial assurance to the Head of Commercial.
• Manage commercial and contract activities.
• Support dispute resolution processes within the supply chain.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

Risk Management

Negotiation

Job description

Job Description

Location - Align IPT, Maple Cross, London - 3 times per week on site.

Salary: Base salary: £43,750pa to c.£54,650pa depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer a flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top of the base salary and is fully pensionable, along with a range of competitive benefits. Please check the Benefits section on our website for details.

HS2 Ltd is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We promote positive adjustments, flexible working, support staff networks, and provide opportunities for personal and professional development.

The Commercial Manager will oversee commercial activities within the Delivery teams, working alongside the supply chain and contractors to ensure effective commercial management and provide independent support to the Head of Commercial.

About the role:

• Provide commercial assurance to the Head of Commercial on all delivery activities, including HS2 & Supply Chain.
• Manage contracts to maintain effective commercial control.
• Administer obligations under the NEC3 Contract, including assessments of variations, compensation events, contract payments, and performance incentives.

• Maintain cost verification processes.
• Review and analyze supply chain monthly reports to monitor performance.
• Input contract performance data into monthly management reports.
• Participate in contract and program performance reviews and support final cost updates.
• Support the resolution of supply chain disputes.
• Provide day-to-day commercial advice to the client team.
• Assess opportunities for project savings and support proposal development.
• Foster a collaborative culture within the IPT that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing, and best practices.
• Manage relationships with key contractors.

Leadership:

• Lead and review estimates.
• Approve changes and risk management in line with governance.
• Manage and develop commercial teams.
• Develop and maintain effective commercial policies and procedures.
• Promote and embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.

About You:

Skills:

• Experience managing high-value, critical infrastructure contracts.
• Ability to develop commercial strategies for capital projects.
• Support effective supply chain management and negotiations.
• Support stakeholder management for successful project outcomes.
• Develop commercial policies, processes, and teams.
• Demonstrate strong contract, commercial, and risk management skills.

Experience:

• Managing commercial teams in infrastructure projects.
• Working with or for publicly funded bodies or projects.
• Planning and implementing infrastructure contracts and procurement processes.
• Using commercial management and reporting systems.

All employees are expected to uphold HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect, and to actively promote EDI practices.