About the Anthro JV:
The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London’s state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our team and work on a prestigious HS2 rail project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop within the UK rail sector, working on a high-profile infrastructure project that is shaping the future of rail travel.
As a Commercial Manager, you will bring your expertise in pre and post-contract management and procurement to drive efficiencies and engage with our supply chain. You will play a crucial role in supporting the successful delivery of this major project, with opportunities for professional growth and development, including full RICS training courses and a clear path to chartership.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and develop junior members of the team
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NEC3 Contract management and administration upstream and downstream
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Establish and manage entitlement, with focus on maximising entitlement under the contract
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Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications
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Liaison and negotiation with the Client’s Commercial and/or project team
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Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
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Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
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Provide contractual and commercial risk advice to the Commercial team and wider Technical and Construction Delivery teams
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Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
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Lead project financial monitoring and reporting, interrogate outputs, implement actions
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Contribute to, and implement, margin improvement plans
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Produce cashflow forecasts and maximise cash position
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Administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts including EWNs, change, payments, forecasts and through to final account
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The Commercial Manager will lead the review and valuation of subcontractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement
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Manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolio of works including CVRs and cost control
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Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Essential:
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Site presence and co-location minimum 3 days a week
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Energy and enthusiasm
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Commitment to developing self and others
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Experience proactively resolving/avoiding disputes
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You must have the right to work in the UK
Desirable
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Educated to degree level
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MEP experience
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Main contractor and/or joint venture experience
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An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts
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Experienced in controlling costs for self delivery works
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Experienced in negotiating and procuring sub-contract packages (Design-Delivery-Commission), testing the robustness of costs and value for money.
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Have, or be working towards, chartership of a relevant institution
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Able to prioritise the delivery of the objectives of their role
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Good communication skills
Our vision is to deliver sustainable Mechanical, Electrical and Telecommunication engineering solutions for our clients, our people and our environment.
Our ethical approach assures:
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Customer-centric self-delivery, thanks to a unique combination of Tier 1 industry knowledge and Tier 2 agility.
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A values-driven, partnership approach that ensures we make the ethical decision, always.
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True sustainability that’s actively considered and built into the design phase of projects.
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