Senior Commercial Manager

Egis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects of projects within the rail and infrastructure sector. Candidates should have a relevant degree, chartered status or be pursuing it, and a minimum of 10 years' experience in construction. The role allows hybrid working with up to 3 days in the office, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits including 27 days' leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual bonus depending on level

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service

Cycle to work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Travel Loans

Mobile Phone Allowance

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Training & Development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of all projects.
• Lead the commercial review of high value contractor applications.
• Produce applications for payment and invoices compliant with funding agreements.
• Support in pre-contract procurement of suppliers/main contractors.

Skills

Pre and post contract management

Supplier relationships

Commercial risk management

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Chartered or pursuing Chartership – RICS

Job description

About Us

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.

About the Role

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

What do we need from you

• 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

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.