Commercial Manager

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context We have an opportunity to lead the Commercial / PMO (Client Side) team in providing commercial assurance for our Client’s capital programme / projects. This includes management of key Line of Defence (LoD2) duties on behalf of the Client in order to appropriately manage cost and programme risk / opportunity. Missions/Main Duties Main tasks and responsibilities

To lead the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team in the effective management of time, cost and quality to plan, through to programme / project close out.

Provide proactive commercial leadership expertise to the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team, ensuring that timely reporting and contract deliverables are maintained.

Provide leadership within the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team to minimise Client risk and maximise Client value.

Ensure compliance with all Client processes, in support of Line of Defence protocol. This includes:

Collaboration with other LoD to validate compliance and effectiveness, e.g. review, completion and mitigation actions completed

Coach and mentor junior members of the Systra Commercial TeamEVM and EAC alignment / testing

Bilateral (Client & Supply Chain) Risk Assessment against funding envelope

Change Control and TRA Erosion (trending vs budget / allowance)
Defect identification, notification and tracking

Supply Chain due diligence including financial securities and any performance security (incl insurances)
Prepare and manage Client commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with supply chain contractual conditions

Identify emerging risks / issues, report contractual claims and support in the management and resolution of legal and / or commercial disputes in conjunction with Client’s requirements

Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve, and grow together

Stakeholder accountabilities

Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships in the Client-side organisation

Oversee the preparation of all relevant commercial assurance for the Client’s monthly billing cycle, including cost and value reconciliation and associated change control

Oversee the review of Client’s Supply Chain Application for Payments and certification recommendations, including global reporting and analysis/recommendations

Leading the Client Supply Chain mobilisation process

Financial & project accountabilities

Ensuring Client’s budget envelopes are maintained and any variances (incl risk and opportunity profile) are reported in a transparent and concise manner, including mitigating actions.

Profile/Skills Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications Experience in high value civil engineering, building, M&E, rail or general construction and / or infrastructure projects (preferably Client-side)
Management and reporting of Client expectations and deliverables

Minimum of 7 years NEC experience and be able to demonstrate their experience managing change control and associated processes

Specific expertise and experience of post-contract commercial services including those related to reporting, payment, variations, claims management and final account settlementBA Hons / BSc degree in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying (or similar)
Professionally Chartered Membership to an accredited body (CICES / RICS / CIArb or equivalent)
SafetySYSTRA Ltd and its employees subscribe to the six key Safety Rules:

Commitment (Safety is the first consideration in everything we do, if it isn’t safe, we don’t do it)
Leadership (Safety begins at the top - we walk the talk and set a visible example)
Openness (Safety is openness - information is shared and investigation conclusions are open to all parties)
Reporting (Safety is knowledge - we report every incident and take immediate remedial action)
Responsibility (Safety is everyone’s responsibility - we learn from mistakes and will not tolerate negligence)
Measurement (Safety needs a common measure - we shall use lost time, accidents and other appropriate measures)

Job Summary Contract Type:
Permanent Job Family:  Contract and Commercial Management