Senior Commercial Manager

Egis Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee commercial aspects of projects in the rail and infrastructure sector. With a focus on contract management and procurement, you will drive efficiencies and contribute to strategic project aims. The role demands substantial experience in managing supplier relationships and requires chartered status. Join us to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of infrastructure projects across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

27 days' annual leave

Annual Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Travel Loans

Mobile Phone Allowance

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction sector in a similar role.
• Experience with main contractors delivering Civils, M&E, and Railway infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and report on all commercial aspects of projects.
• Lead the commercial review and valuation of high value/high risk contractor applications.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent

Chartered Status - RICS

Job description

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The Senior Commercial Manager will require knowledge and experience in pre and post contract management and procurement within commercial contract management in the rail and infrastructure sector.

You will be expected to utilise experience and knowledge of supplier relationships and contract management to drive efficiencies in the supply chain. Working as part of projects and programmes to deliver the strategic aims of their designated portfolios.

The Senior Commercial Manager will have extensive, proven experience of commercial

management within organisations, projects and programmes. Member of a relevant professional institute with Chartered status.

This role can be based in Manchester, Leeds or York. You can expect to be working on a hybrid basis with up to 3 days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Will manage, monitor and report on all commercial aspects of all projects
• Will manage compliance with the client’s Corporate Governance rules and lead cost reporting of all projects
• Lead the commercial review and valuation of high value/high risk contractor applications in accordance with the client’s processes, contractual terms & conditions and commensurate with contractual entitlement
• Will provide proactive specialist expertise and advice on all change, including proposed scope changes, in accordance with the client’s change control systems, recommending or authorising appropriate action to their designated projects and programs
• Will produce and process applications for payment/invoices to outside clients, compliant with relevant funding agreements, attending client valuation meetings as appropriate
• Recommend mitigating action on all commercial risk/claim events at the earliest possible time to the allocated projects and programmes
• Manage all commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with contractual conditions to confirm whether the client’s contractual position is clearly defined
• Lead the final account settlements on all projects to manage close out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales
• Support demonstration of efficiencies and continual improvement of estimating by undertaking cost analysis and benchmarking of completed projects
• Provide support in the pre-contract procurement of suppliers/main contractors.
• Lead the negotiation of all prices under existing contracts/framework agreements (including the negotiation of target costs)
• Contract (NEC & JCT) and procurement advice to help support the project team

Job Description

The Senior Commercial Manager will require knowledge and experience in pre and post contract management and procurement within commercial contract management in the rail and infrastructure sector.

You will be expected to utilise experience and knowledge of supplier relationships and contract management to drive efficiencies in the supply chain. Working as part of projects and programmes to deliver the strategic aims of their designated portfolios.

The Senior Commercial Manager will have extensive, proven experience of commercial

management within organisations, projects and programmes. Member of a relevant professional institute with Chartered status.

This role can be based in Manchester, Leeds or York. You can expect to be working on a hybrid basis with up to 3 days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Will manage, monitor and report on all commercial aspects of all projects
• Will manage compliance with the client’s Corporate Governance rules and lead cost reporting of all projects

• Lead the commercial review and valuation of high value/high risk contractor applications in accordance with the client’s processes, contractual terms & conditions and commensurate with contractual entitlement
• Will provide proactive specialist expertise and advice on all change, including proposed scope changes, in accordance with the client’s change control systems, recommending or authorising appropriate action to their designated projects and programs
• Will produce and process applications for payment/invoices to outside clients, compliant with relevant funding agreements, attending client valuation meetings as appropriate
• Recommend mitigating action on all commercial risk/claim events at the earliest possible time to the allocated projects and programmes
• Manage all commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with contractual conditions to confirm whether the client’s contractual position is clearly defined
• Lead the final account settlements on all projects to manage close out as per the project authority, project plan and within agreed timescales
• Support demonstration of efficiencies and continual improvement of estimating by undertaking cost analysis and benchmarking of completed projects
• Provide support in the pre-contract procurement of suppliers/main contractors.
• Lead the negotiation of all prices under existing contracts/framework agreements (including the negotiation of target costs)
• Contract (NEC & JCT) and procurement advice to help support the project team

Qualifications

• Relevantdegree or equivalent

• Chartered or pursuing Chartership – RICS
• To have a minimum of 10 years of experience working in the construction sector in a similar role. Experience with working with main contractors delivering Civils, M&E, and Railway infrastructure projects

What's in it for you:

• By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising 1 day a year (up to 28 days a year) on top of bank holidays.
• Annual Bonus bonus, depending on your level.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Eye Care Vouchers with Specsavers
• Travel Loans
• Mobile Phone Allowance of £30 per month
• Healthcare – Individual or family based on employee level.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Training & Development

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet:

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.