Commercial Manager

Egis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting and engineering firm seeks a Commercial Manager to oversee contract management on significant infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction sector, particularly with railway and civils projects. This role offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits, including medical insurance and a competitive salary.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave rising 1 day a year

Annual bonus based on performance

Private medical insurance for you and your family

Life Assurance and Bereavement Support Service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Mobile Phone Allowance of £30 per month

Electric Car Scheme

Training & Development Opportunities

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role within construction.
• Educated to degree standard in a related subject or relevant professional institute.
• Experience with main contractors in Civils, M&E, and Railway infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-contract support including managing contractor valuations and change control processes.
• Conduct risk reduction workshops and maintain project risk register.
• Perform cost reporting and commercial forecasting for the projects.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement

Cost Planning

Risk Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent

Chartered or pursuing Chartership – RICS

Job description

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Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 100 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 100 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

Job Description

The Commercial manager will require knowledge and experience in pre and post contract management and procurement within commercial contract management in the rail and infrastructure sector.

You will be expected to utilise experience and knowledge of supplier relationships and contract management to drive efficiencies in the supply chain.

Working as part of projects and programmes to deliver the strategic aims of their designated portfolios.

The commercial manager shall be Educated to a degree standard in a related subject or Associate Member of a relevant professional institute with Chartered status.

This role can be based in Manchester, Leeds or York. You can expect to be working on a hybrid basis with up to 3 days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-contract support including budget forecasting and contracting strategy
• Post-contract commercial management
• Production of the baseline cost estimate for the project to form the project cost plan
• Cost Planning & Estimating
• Period update on the project cost plan
• Project commercial management duties including assessment of contractor valuations, preparation/submission of interim applications / Variations /Delay or Claims
• To undertake risk reduction workshops with the project team including with the contractor
• To ensure records are maintained and saved on Autodesk
• Management & evaluation of changes including structured change control process
• Cost reporting, and commercial forecasting including cash flow and third-party funding
• Be able to undertake take-offs for estimating and changes
• Management of project risk register with the project manager
• Project Final Accounting & Settlements
• Contract (NEC & JCT) and procurement advice to help support the Project manager
• Preparation & analysis of BoQ’s, proficient in the use of RMM
• Attendance at monthly board review meetings
• Attendance Contractor project progress and commercial evaluation meetings
• Supplier performance review and feedback to the procurement team
• Project progress reporting, preparation of project progress reports (including Keyedin, and Autodesk).
• To support the client’s legal team with commercial evidence gathering
• Liaison with the client’s finance team to provide periodic project commercial updates
• Provide commercial support to Project Managers
• To provide mentorship advice to the client’s Assistant Commercial Manager
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Equivalent
• Chartered or pursuing Chartership – RICS
• To have a minimum of 10 years of experience working in the construction sector in a similar role. Experience with working with main contractors delivering Civils, M&E, and Railway infrastructure projects
  
  
  

What's in it for you:

• By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising 1 day a year (up to 28 days a year) on top of bank holidays.
• Annual Bonus bonus, depending on your level.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Eye Care Vouchers with Specsavers
• Travel Loans
• Mobile Phone Allowance of £30 per month
• Healthcare – Individual or family based on employee level.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Training & Development
  
  
  

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet:

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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