Programme Commercial Manager

Gatwick Airport; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airport in the United Kingdom is seeking a Programme Commercial Manager to oversee cost and commercial processes for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or business, experience leading teams, and a proven track record in managing significant project budgets. This role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits including bonuses and training opportunities.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonuses

Healthcare scheme

Professional training

Discounted travel

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the programme's commercial team.
• Develop and maintain accurate project cost plans and cost estimates.
• Manage the programme budget, ensuring value for money.
• Administer contracts for design and construction.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Project Cost Management Tools

Construction Management Software

Job description

Programme Commercial Manager

Gatwick Airport

Permanent

Key information

• Circa 95,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + 4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

As a Programme Commercial Manager at London Gatwick, you'll have the unique opportunity to be part of the growth and development of one of the world's busiest airports. In this role, you'll be instrumental in the implementation and delivery of effective cost and commercial processes for a programme of projects, of typical value between 50m and 150m.

Working across the full project lifecycle alongside skilled and knowledgeable teams throughout the construction department. At London Gatwick, we are proud innovators and support our people to achieve their goals in a flexible and forward-thinking environment. A positive work-life balance is not just a nice to have for our colleagues, but something we encourage to ensure everyone can 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, where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of.

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
• Professional training to develop
• 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.

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

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