Your main responsibilities
We have an opportunity for an ambitious and proven temporary commercial manager to own the planning and management of all contractual/financial matters regarding lift & escalator services and contracts with their client, London Underground Ltd (LUL)
Reporting to the Key Accounts Director, the role would be responsible for the provision of Commercial, Contractual and Financial Management reporting of contracts both internally and to client base during all stages of the contract.
This is a 6 month temporary contract from 1st November to 30th April 2026
This role will also be responsible for ensuring that robust efficient processes are in place that effectively manage the commercial risks and responsibilities across the contracts, ensure cost management and manage then commercial mechanisms for cost recovery from the client.
As a member of the Key Accounts Team, this is a key role which ensures the healthy balance of customer centricity and optimal commercial value to the business.
This role is an excellent chance for you to expand your existing skills in a large, global organisation within a territory that gets a lot of attention from the Europe Zone it reports into, as well as the Group Top Management. At Schindler, we have a great culture that is inclusive and supportive. There is potential for real growth both personally and professionally within the local and global Schindler organisation. You will get the opportunity to work with a great bunch of people and get supported in your development.
Main responsibilities:
1. Business Partner to operational contracts, who supports and services the business to drive current and future results sustainably and with high quality
2. Attending internal and external (client) meetings regarding the status of respective projects from a commercial perspective
3. Producing Applications for Payments (AFPs) to the Commercial Department in LUL, following a standard and agreed process/form
4. Agreeing final accounts with the Commercial Department in LUL
5. Resolving contractual queries/issues internally and with LUL
6. Procurement of sub-contractor/supply chain management to ensure that they are working under the Company’s terms and conditions
7. Risk management – identifying risk areas on the respective projects/contract and recommending mitigation measures
8. Forecasting – producing various financial forecasts on the status of the project, for both internal purposes and the client
9. Undertaking other relevant tasks that may be required from time to time
10. Employees must comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour.
11. Employees will be required to contribute to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to Schindler Ltd occupational health and safety management system.
What you bring
The successful candidate will be passionate about cost management, whilst at the same time enabling value-for-money to the customer. As an experienced commercial and cost management manager, you’ll have a significant amount of interaction with key stakeholders across the business and the customer-side, so strong and clear communication (verbal and written) is a must. Other requirements for the successful individual include:
12. Extensive experience/knowledge of managing Joint Contracts, Tribunal Contracts and New Engineering Contracts
13. Working knowledge of how the Transport Department works
14. In-depth knowledge of specialist tender and contract negotiations
15. Proven track record of managing multiple objectives, multi-site teams and a matrix organisation
16. Planning and organising
17. Diplomatic and negotiation skills
18. Active team member
19. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the organisation
20. Management of commercial negotiations with both customers and supply chain
21. Technical expert, role holder will be educated to at least BSc or equivalent full technical standard. Ideally hold a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
22. Demonstrate IT literacy capability including full literacy with Microsoft Office suite
23. Able to use (or learn to use) our ERP system - SAP
Key Qualities and Competencies for the position
24. Ability to balance the longer-term strategic goals with the short-term business performance.
25. Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills
26. Outstanding communication skills, with customer service etiquette
27. Excellent time management, planning and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail
28. Strong business / commercial acumen and negotiation capability, ability to solve complex issues, exercise sound judgement and the ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
29. Confidential and trustworthy
What’s in it for you?
30. Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
31. Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
32. Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
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