Commercial Manager

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,500 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators..

The award-winning M40 motorway stretches for 123km and links London, Oxford and Birmingham. Since 2018 Egis has ensured the smooth operation and safety of the motorway for the 100,000+ vehicles that travel on it each day.

We are now looking for a Commercial Manager to join our team based in Banbury for the M40. This position will sit on the SMT and report directly to the Transformation Manager.

A love of systems, processes and order along with the ability to get people to work with you, resolve problems and reach agreement

A focus on getting things done even when it feels difficult, to meet deadlines and targets

You’ll get to know what makes our Highway and other national infrastructure tick, why it needs quality Quantity Surveyors/Commercial Management and how to deliver that as part of the role.

The Commercial Manager:

• Will require knowledge and experience of pre and post-contract management and procurement within commercial contract management.
• Will be expected to utilise experience and knowledge of supplier relationship and contract management to drive efficiencies in the supply chain.
• Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Will work closely with Planning and Delivery teams to deliver strategic aims of their designated portfolios.
• Will require knowledge and experience of programme reporting and commercial processes, and be required to review, critique, improve and implement commercial processes to reduce risk and improve profitability
• Will have extensive, proven experience of commercial management within organisations, projects and programmes.
• Will be responsible for running the commercial team, mentoring and improving the quality of the work, and driving improvements in all commercial areas to support efficient delivery and detailed reporting.

Key Services

The key services offered by the Commercial Manager are anticipated as, but not limited to the following;

• To manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects
• To support the programme and project teams in monitoring for Contract compliance and compliance with national Highways and Client requirements.
• To lead the commercial review and valuation of contractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement.
• To provide proactive advice and guidance to Programme/Project Managers on all change including proposed scope changes, and produce all required documentation for approval in accordance with levels of delegated authority.
• Produce appropriate commercial correspondence and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions.
• Make sure that commercial records are retained and archived properly upon close out.
• Manage the final account settlements and internal reconciliation to project close-out as per the project authority.
• Oversee the pre-contract procurement

Person Specification

• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies
• Ability to articulate yourself well, in a professional, coherent manner
• Thorough, with a precise attention to detail
• Patience, and the ability to remain calm in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change

Qualifications

• Shall be Educated to degree standard in related subject or Associate Member of a relevant professional institute with Chartered status
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with senior management and department leads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

All employees are required to be aware of their responsibilities towards health and safety along with their colleagues in the workplace.

You must have the right to work in the UK

This will be an office-based position with regular site visits along the M40 highway

Equality, 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.