About the role
Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow’s challenges.
Join our Rail team as a Commercial Manager on the Beckton Project and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of!
What you’ll be doing
As Commercial Manager you will be responsible for the Commercial and financial management of projects from inception, tendering to, negotiating and agreeing Contracts both internally & externally, and then post award, full controlled commercial delivery of Projects.
You will be an integral part of the project delivery team, holding key responsibilities associated with the commercial and financial success of each project.
Typically, you will have a track record of managing and developing a commercial team and be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB whilst being a mentor /role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified. You also will maintain your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The following qualities/experience are required:

• Strategic change Management
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
• Business and Customer Awareness
• Promotes organisational aims & objectives
• Manages customer needs
• Manages opportunities & threats
• Knowledge of Rail and Civil Engineering projects is an advantage
• Knowledge of a variety of standard contract forms used within the rail sector, including but not limited to the NEC3 & NEC4 standard contract forms

The following qualifications are essential:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Membership of or working towards RICS, ICES or CIOB chartershi

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the commercial and financial delivery of projects.
• Oversee tender submissions, contract negotiation, and financial reporting.
• Manage commercial risk and opportunities.
• Ensure effective procurement and supply chain management.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial staff.
  Who we’re looking for

The following qualities/experience are required:

• Strategic change Management
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
• Business and Customer Awareness
• Promotes organisational aims & objectives
• Manages customer needs
• Manages opportunities & threats
• Knowledge of Rail and Civil Engineering projects is an advantage
• Knowledge of a variety of standard contract forms used within the rail sector, including but not limited to the NEC3 & NEC4 standard contract forms.

The following qualifications are essential:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Membership of or working towards RICS, ICES or CIOB chartership

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more