Senior Commercial Manager

HS2 (High Speed Two); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's high-speed rail network is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Birmingham. The role involves delivering commercial activities, managing major infrastructure contracts, and leading commercial teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-value contracts and stakeholder management, contributing to the project's success and promoting a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Flexible benefits fund

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value, complex infrastructure contracts.
• Leading commercial teams in major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Delivering commercial and contract management to maintain effective control.
• Managing relationships with key contractors.
• Fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Commercial strategies

Risk management

Job description

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Job Description

Location - IPT BBV (Birmingham) - 3 times per week on site.

Salary: Base salary: £54,500pa to c.£68,150pa 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—check them out in the Benefits section on our website.

HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives, and achieves their full potential. This includes making adjustments, providing flexible working, supporting staff networks, and offering personal and professional development opportunities.

The Senior Commercial Manager will deliver commercial activities within the Delivery teams, providing leadership to HS2 commercial staff managing major infrastructure contracts to realize the HS2 vision. The role involves collaboration with the supply chain and contractors, assuring and supporting their commercial activities, and providing an independent view to the Head of Commercial.

About the role:

The role includes accountability for:

1. Delivering commercial and contract management to maintain effective control;
2. Administering obligations under the NEC3 Contract, including variations, payments, and incentives;
3. Managing cost verification and analyzing supply chain reports to improve performance;
4. Contributing to contract performance reports and final cost estimates;
5. Supporting contract and program reviews and dispute settlements;
6. Providing commercial advice and supporting project savings initiatives;
7. Fostering a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and industry best practices;
8. Managing relationships with key contractors.

Leadership responsibilities include:

1. Leading estimate reviews and governance approvals;
2. Managing and developing commercial teams;
3. Developing and maintaining commercial policies and processes;
4. Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

About you:

Skills required:

• Experience managing high-value, complex infrastructure contracts;
• Ability to develop commercial strategies;
• Expertise in managing relationships and negotiations;
• Stakeholder management skills;
• Proficiency in commercial policies and risk management.

Experience required:

• Leading commercial teams in major infrastructure projects;
• Working with publicly funded bodies or programs;
• Developing and managing complex contracts;
• Using commercial management systems.

Applicants should ensure their CVs are up-to-date and anonymized for initial review to promote diversity and reduce bias, with specific evidence related to the role criteria.

Applications after the deadline will not be considered.

About Us

HS2 Ltd is developing the UK's new high-speed rail network, aiming to enhance capacity, reduce journey times, boost the economy, and create jobs. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a focus on safety, respect, integrity, and leadership.

We promote flexible working, staff networks, and professional development, and are a safety-critical organization ensuring health and safety compliance through our 'Safe at Heart' principles.