Commercial Manager

Eiffage Kier; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB, a joint venture of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM, is recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join the Milton Keynes team. You will lead cost reporting, change management, risk and opportunity identification, and commercial strategy delivery on major infrastructure works for HS2.

You'll manage Subcontracts and input for procurement, drive best value, and collaborate with operations to deliver commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a Quantity Surveying degree or similar.
• Member of a relevant professional institution (CICES, RICS etc.).
• Experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor position.

Responsibilities

• Cost, value, productivity and cashflow reporting.
• Commercial management of Subcontracts/Services/Supplier subcontracts and accounts.
• Contract advice and managing contractual notices.
• Compliance with business processes and procedures.
• Development of innovations/processes/procedures.
• Supply chain and client management/care.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder collaboration

Change management

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Education

Quantity surveying degree or equivalent

Member of a professional institution (CICES, RICS etc.)

Job description

About The Role

At EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

We’re recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial team based in Milton Keynes

In this role you will carry out both periodical duties and one-off tasks in accordance with deadlines and as directed by the Senior Commercial Team, these tasks will include:

• Cost, Value, productivity and cashflow reporting.
• Collaborative approach
• Cost Optimisation and best value.
• Change management incl. assessment and negotiation of change.
• Risk/opportunity identification and management.
• Strategy development and delivery.
• Commercial advice, support and input for procurement.
• Commercial management of Subcontract/Professional Services/Supplier subcontracts and accounts (including dispute identification/management).
• Contract advice and managing contractual notices.
• Compliance with business processes and procedures.
• Development of innovations/processes/procedures.
• Supply chain and client management/care.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our aim is to be an exemplar employer of choice and to continue to strengthen our inclusive working environments, where everyone feels they truly belong and are able to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. Many of our people work flexibly and we will be happy to talk with you about how this could work for you.

EKFB are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our people throughout their employment journey. Please contact us if there are any reasonable adjustments or additional support you might require for making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks:

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes applying for references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified with a Quantity Surveying degree or similar.
• Member of a relevant professional institution (CICES, RICS etc.).
• Experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor position.
• Successful experience at Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor level, demonstrating skill in delivering a positive commercial outcome for the project(s) with which you have been associated.
• An ability as a leading member of the Commercial Team to proactively collaborate with other departments to achieve common project goals, mission, and vision values.
• The ability to work closely with the operational delivery team to listen, learn and take on board new concepts. Ensure delivery of personal and team action, develop and set strategies. A desire to mentor and develop team members.
• NEC & Major Project experience
• Must have a valid Drivers license and access to own vehicle.