Company DescriptionAs an international player in construction engineering and mobility services, Egis offers a unique global opportunity, combining consulting, engineering, and infrastructure operations.Our capacity for innovation allows us to respond to the challenges of the climate and digital world, offering solutions and recognised expertise in the transport and mobility, sustainable cities, building, water, environment, and energy sectors.The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience, presence in 75 countries, and 20,500 employees around the world.Egis Transport Solutions (ETS)

, a business unit of the Egis Group, bringing together all the necessary expertise for guided urban transport and heavy rail systems. Our business provides a full range of consultancy services from initial project feasibility to delivery, commissioning and close out. We deliver design and resource solutions to our wide range of clients ensuring safe and successful delivery.We have a new role vacancy for an Associate Director level Commercial Manager to lead the Design Joint Venture Commercial Team on a new HS2 Project.You will lead and be responsible for all commercial aspects of the business, reporting directly to the Commercial Director. Accountable for managing commercial risk and communicating this across a variety of stakeholders within the business and ensuring that governance and reporting processes are in place to mitigate it.A critical role, you will be responsible working with our JV partners to align and manage an integrated commercial and cost management team, accountable for the successful delivery of upstream and downstream deliverables, client and key stakeholder interface.Primary location: 3 - 4 days in London offices, with occasional travel to client office in Birmingham.Job DescriptionRole Responsibilities:Build, lead and develop the commercial and cost management function into a high performing teamDevelop and embed strategic principles around the proactive management of design functions and deliverablesDesign and implement all contract management processes, tools and products to support the JV to make informed, data driven strategic decisionsSupport the work winning team to review and identify risks and accountabilities within tender packs and contractual termsPrepare, develop and implement commercial solutions to support work winningIdentify and manage all commercial risk on new and existing contractsFully accountable for contract compliance and performanceNegotiate contract agreements and manage all non-standard contractual issuesWork with senior management to ensure projects exceed commercial targetsOversee the development and presentation of accurate Management InformationWork in collaboration with the finance team to produce accurate forecastsReview competencies of all personnel within the department to ensure that all personnel have suitable training, qualifications and behaviours to ensure suitability for the role.Accountable for the creation and management of a high performing workforce within the discipline.Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters.Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies and procedures.Oversees and ensures that direct reports receive governance training on all information security policies and procedures.Ensures that any update in information security policies and procedures are communicated to direct reports.Understand the procedure for effective reporting and management of security incidents and breachesQualificationsDegree qualified or equivalent in construction commercial management.Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, or equivalentKnowledge and comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts, in particular PSCDemonstrable knowledge and understanding of Construction law and standard forms of contractPrevious experience to include working for, or as party of a Design Consultancy arrangementPrevious experience of working within a Design JV arrangementPrevious experience within a Senior Commercial Manager positionProven experience of client managementPrevious experience working on large rail related projects within the UKKnowledge of Engineering and client standardsIdeally previous experience working for a Tier 1 consultancy or contractorKnowledge and demonstrable understanding of financial managementAdept knowledge of MS packages incl., Excel, Project and WordExcellent organizational and leadership skillsExcellent attention to detailExcellent communication and negotiation skillsCollaborative approach to both internal and external stakeholdersFlexible, ''can do'' attitude in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approachExcellent verbal and written skills at a technical levelMust have both claims and dispute resolution working experience.Must have a good experience of UK lawMust have both good presentation and excel skills.Be able to motivate others and provide training where necessary.Excellent communication and customer-facing skills are a must, along with working as part of an integrated team promoting the JV culture and valuesAdditional InformationDiversity and 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr