Got a flair for the complex? The complexity and demands of our projects have provided an exciting opening for a Commercial Manager to join us and support our business. We are looking for someone to join our Global Commercial and Legal Division in London.
The role will suit a professionally qualified construction practitioner (Engineer, PMP) with extensive commercial/contractual experience in the context of an international project. You will be focusing on the implementation and success of operational, managerial, and administrative procedures, reporting structures and operation controls to projects.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to demonstrate significant experience working in a Commercial role in the United Kingdom and Middle East with an international Consultant or Main Contractor.
• Professionally qualified in a construction discipline (Quantity Surveyor, Engineer, etc) or related legal qualification, with a sound foundation of experience in negotiation and agreement of terms of business appointments, and some experience of dispute resolution resulting in favourable settlement of claims and entitlement.
• Extensive expert knowledge of Project Management Procedures in the context of an international project.
• Extensive knowledge of International and United Kingdom and Middle East contracts as well as internationally FIDIC forms of contract.
• Significant experience in developing claims and a broad understanding of Contractual Entitlements as well as commercial implications in ongoing projects.
• Experience in developing project teams, restructuring, and managing projects in crisis.

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

Buro Happold values individual’s flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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• You will provide commercial support and leadership to Buro Happold’s Commercial function.
• Monitor project-related commercial activities by overseeing project planning, financial impact analysis, risk identification, and project schedule to ensure accurate commercial planning, scoping and financial viability in line with project objectives and expected outcomes.
• In collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders/project leaders, provide technical guidance during the bidding process to ensure that requirements are clearly articulated in line with project commercial objectives.
• Provide guidance and assistance to Project leaders with the overall performance of projects to ensure that their performance is reviewed and minimise the risk of variations and claims.
• Review the progress of projects against the scope, specification, timelines, and project budget, and compare actual cost against budgeted cost to evaluate over run/under run, and initiate variation/change orders required to meet the completion of the project.
• Manage the ongoing development and implementation of commercial project management mechanisms to effectively track progress and minimise potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery.