Commercial Manager

Job Introduction

Leading Commercial Management for the work, mobilising the necessary resources to site to maintain HS2 programme and budget. Leading and managing a diverse team of operational and commercial staff. Will be self-motivated, disciplined and commercially astute with the ability to identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks, taking ownership and responsibility. The successful candidate will familiarise themselves with all contract  information relating to HS2 MWCC and actively ensure these are followed and delivered by the area delivery team.

Role Responsibility

• Take a leading role in multi-disciplinary “Squad” reviews to influence and determine procurement and packaging strategies.
• Active participant in collaborative multi-disciplinary planning meetings.
• Devising tender competition strategies and scoring matrices to ensure that the most appropriate supply chain is engaged.
• Commenting upon and drafting of subcontract works information, site information and tender documentation.
• Drafting Subcontract Data, selecting contractual options, drafting schedules of variations to contract, assessing subcontract scope to draft pricing schedules.
• Reviewing all tender documentation to ensure consistency and compatibility with contractual and project requirements.
• Setting strategies for and responding to tender queries, leading mid and post tender interviews.
• Tender reviewer and verifying and validating of tender reports and recommendations.
• Approving subcontracts for governance and execution.
• Commercial management of significant subcontract packages through to final certification including change control and management with the area teams
• Budget setting, forecasting and reporting.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

The Ideal Candidate

• RICS/CICES accredited Degree (or equivalent)
• Full Membership of RICS or CICES (or equivalent)
• Post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
• Demonstrable experience in delivering commercial leadership on utility based projects or works
• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge and experience
• Experience in implementing and delivering strategic objectives and associated change programmes
• Confidence and ability to assert influence
• A creative, strategic and innovative approach to problem-solving

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from candidates with a disability.

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

SCS Railways