Commercial Manager

Commercial ManagerOffer ID:87886Job:Project Managers / Facility ManagementContract type:PermanentSchedule:Full-TimeCountry:United KingdomEquans 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 riskManaging and securing internal approvals for new bid opportunitiesManaging the commercial viability of variationsLeading negotiations encompassing multiple disciplines including supplier negotiations and flow-downsSupporting the management of PFI Lifecycle fundsProducing reports and summaries (ad hoc and regular) which articulate key matters for a senior and/or non-commercial audienceExperienced in defining, driving and overseeing commercial & contract governanceLeading governance within the contracts to ensure that the requirements of the contract are being complied withAiding 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 ultimatelyRebutting unfounded contractual claimsTaking a key role in the management of contractual claims / disputes with clients and other third-partiesProduction of claims to any potential contentious contractual issue that may ariseEnsure full commercial governance to all subcontractors/suppliersProvide day to day commercial support to the varying Suite of Contracts and their respective management teamsEnsure 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 salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (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?Who leads on the DWP National agreement?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 institutionExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong & confident communicator able to successfully engage and influence at all levels of the organisation, including up to Divisional Management and senior members of Functional TeamsConfident decision-maker. Resilient and self-motivatedExcellent working knowledge of PFI contractsWho are we?Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.Equans is a Bouygues group company.What's next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (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.The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.Place:Workplace : Bristol United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr