About The Anthro JV
The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn‑key services for London’s state‑of‑the‑art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi‑year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire and Communications) system works.
About The Role
We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our team and work on a prestigious HS2 rail project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop within the UK rail sector, working on a high‑profile infrastructure project that is shaping the future of rail travel. As a Commercial Manager, you will bring your expertise in pre‑ and post‑contract management and procurement to drive efficiencies and engage with our supply chain. You will play a crucial role in supporting the successful delivery of this major project, with opportunities for professional growth and development, including full RICS training courses and a clear path to chartership.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and develop junior members of the team
* NEC3 contract management and administration upstream and downstream
* Establish and manage entitlement, with a focus on maximising entitlement under the contract
* Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including early warning notices, notification of compensation events and general communications
* Liaise and negotiate with the client’s commercial and/or project team
* Establish and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
* Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
* Provide contractual and commercial risk advice to the commercial team and wider technical and construction delivery teams
* Identify and manage risks and opportunities
* Lead project financial monitoring and reporting, interrogate outputs and implement actions
* Contribute to, and implement, margin improvement plans
* Produce cash‑flow forecasts and maximise cash position
* Administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts including EWNs, changes, payments, forecasts and through to final account
* The Commercial Manager will lead the review and valuation of subcontractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement
* Manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolio of works, including CVRs and cost control
* Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules
Essential
* Site presence and co‑location minimum 3 days a week
* Energy and enthusiasm
* Commitment to developing self and others
* Experience proactively resolving or avoiding disputes
* You must have the right to work in the UK
Desirable
* Educated to degree level
* MEP experience
* Main contractor and/or joint venture experience
* An experienced user of the NEC3‑4 suite of contracts
* Experienced in controlling costs for self‑delivery works
* Experienced in negotiating and procuring sub‑contract packages, testing the robustness of costs and value for money
* Have or be working towards chartership of a relevant institution
* Able to prioritise the delivery of the objectives of the role
* Good communication skills
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