Senior Client-Side Commercial Lead – Infrastructure

SYSTRA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is recruiting for a Commercial / PMO (Client Side) lead to manage time, cost and quality across major programmes. You will provide leadership for commercial activities, ensure timely reporting, and align with Line of Defence processes to minimise risk and maximise value.

A Chartered/NEC background and strong client-side delivery are essential. You will guide junior team members, oversee contract variations, payments, and final accounts, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure robust

Qualifications

• Experience in high value civil engineering, building, M&E, rail or infrastructure projects (preferably Client-side).
• Management and reporting of Client expectations and deliverables.
• Minimum of 7 years NEC experience and ability to demonstrate change control & associated processes.
• Experience in post-contract commercial services including reporting, payment, variations, claims management and final account settlement.
• Degree in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying (or similar).
• Chartered membership to an accredited body (CICES / RICS / CIArb or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the SYSTRA Commercial (Client Side) team to manage time, cost and quality from planning through to closeout.
• Provide proactive commercial leadership to ensure timely reporting and contract deliverables is maintained.
• Minimise Client risk and maximise Client value through leadership within the team.
• Ensure compliance with Client processes and Line of Defence protocols; collaborate with LoD for validation and mitigation actions.
• Coach and mentor junior team members; oversee EVM and EAC alignment/testing.
• Oversee Client Supply Chain mobilisation and monthly billing cost/value reconciliation and change control.

Skills

Client-side experience

NEC experience

Change control

Claims management

Reporting payments & variations

Education

BA Hons / BSc in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying

Chartered membership (CICES / RICS / CIArb or equivalent)

Job description

SYSTRA is recruiting for a Commercial / PMO (Client Side) lead to manage time, cost and quality across major programmes. You will provide leadership for commercial activities, ensure timely reporting, and align with Line of Defence processes to minimise risk and maximise value.

A Chartered/NEC background and strong client-side delivery are essential. You will guide junior team members, oversee contract variations, payments, and final accounts, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure robust