Commercial Manager

Equans is looking for a Commercial Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The role offers hybrid working. The post holder will covers contracts in Bristol, Oxford, Worcester and Dudley.

The Commercial Manager will lead the commercial delivery across a portfolio of PFI contracts, working closely with the Sector Director. They will provide contract commercial management and profit improvement, risk and opportunity management along with focus on compliance.

The Commercial Manager will manage numerous stakeholder relationships, including external relationships with clients, suppliers and internal BU leadership and functions.

The Commercial Manager will lead commercial management resources to ensure effective and pro-active commercial management of the allocated contracts.

Holding collective responsibility with Account senior management team to improve operations and deliver against financial plans.

What will you deliver?

Analysing and managing risk including assessing the revenue opportunity vs. cost and risk Managing and securing internal approvals for new bid opportunities

Managing the commercial viability of variations

Leading negotiations encompassing multiple disciplines including supplier negotiations and flow-downs

Supporting the management of PFI Lifecycle funds Producing reports and summaries (ad hoc and regular) which articulate key matters for a senior and/or non-commercial audience

Experienced in defining, driving and overseeing commercial & contract governance

Leading governance within the contracts to ensure that the requirements of the contract are being complied with Aiding the quality of service by ensuring awareness of contractual responsibilities among all other Equans colleagues (including contract deliverables, scope of services etc)
Enforcing commercial compliance (by audit and support against Equans Minimum Commercial Standards)
Being professional and equitable negotiators and dispute resolvers but ultimately

Rebutting unfounded contractual claims

Taking a key role in the management of contractual claims / disputes with clients and other third-parties

Production of claims to any potential contentious contractual issue that may arise

Ensure full commercial governance to all subcontractors/suppliers

Provide day to day commercial support to the varying Suite of Contracts and their respective management teams

Ensure all functions comply with regard SFM Governance process within the contracts and DLAs (Delegated level of Authority)
What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per year Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme Access to our growing employee networks including Access Ability (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?

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