Commercial Manager

Job:
Support Functions Other

Schedule:

Full-Time

Location:

United Kingdom Offer S is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our team in a national role. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK and must be willing to travel regularly across the country. This is a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract offering a competitive salary, company vehicle, and comprehensive benefits package.

The Commercial Manager will provide commercial support across a large complex nation wide FM services contract during a transition period of Head of Commercial and Commercial Manager roles. Working with the National Accounts commercial and operational management team to enable continuity of commercial process including KPI reconciliations, variation pricing and management of existing CCS (GCA) FM contracts.

Enabling and supporting the operational team with risk mitigation and on-going alignment of service delivery with contract position.

Supporting internal governance processes.

Enabling effective handover of commercial processes following transition.

What will you deliver?

Impact:

Has extensive commercial and contract management experience with a proven track record of delivering post-contract activities, including:

Defining commercial and pricing strategies while assessing risk, cost, and revenue opportunities.

Managing commercial governance, contract variations, bid approvals, and internal stakeholder engagement.

Supporting complex negotiations, including supplier agreements and contractual flow-downs.

Strong knowledge of contract law, NEC FM, CCS/GCA, and complex service contracts.

Sound financial acumen, including P&L, cashflow, contract pricing, and financial modelling.

Producing clear reports and insights for senior stakeholders and non-commercial audiences.

Experience leading and developing commercial teams.

Strong leadership style focused on engagement and delivery:

Influences and communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.

Data-driven decision maker with the ability to drive outcomes through collaboration and engagement.

Resilient, self-motivated, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Complexity:

Support the Commercial Director in delivering commercial objectives and ensuring contract performance.

Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to identify, manage, and resolve contractual variations and risks.

Support negotiations and governance processes to protect the business from commercial exposure.

Embed robust contract review and governance frameworks across contracts.

Work collaboratively with Finance and Operations to mitigate risks and resolve issues promptly.

Promote compliance, integrity, and adherence to the Equans Code of Conduct and safe working practices.

Take personal accountability for delivering high standards of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefit package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 3 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
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are you?

Suitable commercial and team management experience

Educated to degree/ diploma level in either Law, Business, Surveying (Building/Quantity), or the Built Environment (FM, Land).Understanding and practical application of base UK law applicable to Commercial (Construction Act etc).Ideally a member or training to be member of a chartered institution.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the…