Commercial Manager (Projects)

Equans; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in London is seeking a Commercial Manager (Projects) to lead project management and deliver compliance across various contracts. You will work in a hybrid setup and need excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Suitable commercial experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of English law applicable to contracts.
• Sound understanding of risk analysis and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of project lifecycle.
• Support risk management at all levels.
• Build relationships with senior client representatives.

Skills

Commercial experience

Excellent communication

Financial acumen

Negotiation

IT literate

Education

Degree/diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Equans is looking for a Commercial Manager (Projects) to join the team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The role offers hybrid working, with travel required to London.

The Commercial Manager (Projects) will lead commercial delivery of project works across the HMCTS estate. They will provide contract commercial management and profit improvement, along with focus on compliance. In addition, they may be required to support growth within the existing contract as well as new business development initiatives to extend the suite of contracts in the region.

The Commercial Manager (Projects) will manage numerous stakeholder relationships, including external relationships with clients, quantity surveyors, operational colleagues and colleagues who provide functional support to the HMCTS contract (e.g. finance, HR, and legal) and directly engage with sector/ business leadership. This role interacts with managers of all levels both internally and within our client organisations - good communication skills are essential.

This individual will work within the Commercial function to lead a team of quantity surveyors in delivering projects across the HMCTS estate, ensuring that income is maximised, risk is minimised and costs are managed in accordance with each project's governed position.

What will you deliver?

• Leading commercial management of project lifecycle from tender through delivery to final account
• Supporting the identification and management of risks at all levels (operational, financial, commercial, technical)
• Managing commercial and contractual elements of variation/change control
• Correctly processing confidential/commercially sensitive information
• Leading governance to ensure compliance with the requirements of the contract and Equans' processes
• Supporting quality service delivery by raising awareness of contractual responsibilities among colleagues (including contract deliverables, scope of services etc.)
• Demonstrating compliance of governed positions (by audit against Equans' commercial standards)
• Supporting the management of cash and meeting key financial metrics
• Ensuring governance and diligence requirements are followed with subcontractors
• Interpreting and analysing subcontracts in response to identified issues and/or as part of departmental risk review
• Providing day-to-day commercial support to the project management team
• Building strong relationships with senior client representatives; preparing and presenting reports as required to assure stakeholders
• Identify, plan and resolve potential disputes arising under client/subcontractor engagements

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Suitable commercial experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously within a facilities management environment
• Educated to degree/ diploma level in Quantity Surveying or a related subject
• Understanding and practical application of base English law applicable to contracts generally and the projects within the FM industry in particular
• Excellent communicator
• Excellent financial acumen with an ability to analyse complex data and documentation with accuracy
• Skilled negotiator with proven experience in a commercial environment
• Sound understanding of risk analysis and management
• Thorough knowledge and experience of business assurance systems
• IT literate with knowledge of MS applications e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.