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Senior Commercial Manager

Egis

Leeds

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Job summary

Egis seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee commercial management and procurement in the rail and infrastructure sectors. This hybrid role involves ensuring compliance, managing contracts, and delivering efficiencies across projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree, significant experience in construction, and a chartered qualification with RICS.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

27 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Travel Loans

Mobile Phone Allowance

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years in a similar role within construction.
Experience with Civils, M&E, and Railway projects.
Member of a relevant professional institute.

Responsibilities

Manage all commercial aspects of projects.
Lead cost reporting and compliance with governance.
Negotiate contractor applications and scope changes.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement

Commercial Awareness

Risk Management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Chartered member of RICS

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Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 100 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

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

Relevant degree 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Project Management
Industries
Civil Engineering

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