Programme Commercial Manager

Gatwick Airport Limited; Redhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international airport in the UK seeks a Programme Commercial Manager to oversee cost and commercial processes for projects valued between £50m and £150m. This role involves leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring project deliverables are met. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in a comparable role within large-scale projects.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training to develop

Discounted travel

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor on multi-year programmes/projects worth over £50m.
• Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the programme's commercial team across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain accurate project cost plans and cost estimates.
• Manage the programme budget and ensure value for money.
• Administer contracts for design and construction.
• Close-out all projects within the programme and implement project close-out plans.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Flexible and adaptable approach

Innovation

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering, business or construction related field

Membership of a professionally recognised cost organisation (e.g., RICS)

Job description

Overview

As a Programme Commercial Manager at London Gatwick, you\'ll be part of the growth and development of one of the world\'s busiest airports. You will be instrumental in the implementation and delivery of effective cost and commercial processes for a programme of projects, typically valued between £50m and £150m.

Working across the full project lifecycle alongside skilled and knowledgeable teams throughout the construction department. London Gatwick supports a flexible and forward-thinking environment with a focus on a positive work-life balance to help colleagues flourish.

Our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of.

The role

Reporting into the Lead Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in the team, responsible for all cost and commercial aspects of a programme, ensuring that all performance targets are met, if not exceeded.

Other duties include:

• Leading and managing the programme\'s commercial team across multiple projects with values in excess of £50m. Motivating, mentoring and coaching the team to achieve their best
• Leading the development and maintenance of accurate project cost plans and cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle
• Leading the management of the programme budget, ensuring value for money and validation of costs
• Leading the administration of contracts for design and construction, ensuring suppliers deliver in accordance with requirements
• Leading the close-out of all projects within the programme, including the development and implementation of project close-out plan(s)

What are we looking for?

The live environment at London Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. Involved in diverse projects from inception to completion whilst working alongside multiple internal and external stakeholders. In addition, this role requires:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering, business or construction related field
• Membership of a professionally recognised cost organisation, such as RICS
• Experience as a Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor on multi-year programmes/projects with a value typically in excess of £50m in a relevant industry
• Experience of leading, mentoring and developing teams

Benefits

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professionaltraining todevelop
• Discounted travel
• Volunteer days

What it\'s like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise that we all play an important role in our success.

To find out more about what it\'s like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

How to apply

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

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