Senior Commercial Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom HS2 Full time
Job Overview

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Compensation: Base salary ranging from £40,750 to approximately £50,950 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additionally, a flexible benefits fund of 20% is provided on top of the base salary, which is fully pensionable, along with a variety of competitive benefits detailed on our website.

At HS2 Ltd, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and reach their full potential. This commitment translates into our proactive approach to making necessary adjustments, promoting flexible work arrangements, and encouraging the growth of our staff networks while providing opportunities for personal and professional development.

Role Responsibilities:

Pre-Contract Activities
  • Developing commercial documentation, reviewing inputs from various departments, and drafting contract agreements to ensure coherence with procurement strategies.
Procurement Duties
  • Evaluating bids and facilitating moderation processes to secure contract awards.
  • Assisting in the formulation of contract management strategies.
Post-Contract Responsibilities
  • Providing commercial assurance to the Head of Commercial regarding all delivery-related commercial activities, including:
  • Managing and overseeing contract administration to ensure effective commercial governance;
  • Administering the obligations of the Project Manager under the NEC3 Contract, which includes:
o Assessing variations and compensation events

o Managing contract payments

o Evaluating performance incentives
  • Ensuring thorough cost verification;
  • Analyzing monthly supply chain reports to enhance performance;
  • Inputting contract-level performance data into monthly management reports;
  • Participating in and contributing to monthly contract and program performance evaluations and other reviews, supporting final cost estimate updates;
  • Assisting in the resolution of supply chain disputes;
  • Providing day-to-day contract and commercial advice to the client team;
  • Identifying opportunities for project savings and supporting the development of proposals for approval;
  • Fostering a collaborative culture within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) that promotes innovation, enhances functional capabilities, and embeds industry best practices;
  • Maintaining strong commercial relationships with key contractors;
  • Reviewing estimates at all project stages.
Leadership Duties
  • Leading and reviewing project estimates.
  • Providing secondary corporate governance approval for changes and risk management in line with corporate standards.
  • Overseeing commercial resources, setting objectives, and managing performance to ensure team members possess the necessary skills and support.
  • Contributing domain expertise to the development and maintenance of effective contract and commercial management policies and procedures.
  • Actively promoting and integrating Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles in all work and adhering to organizational EDI policies.
Candidate Profile:

Essential Skills:
  • Proficient in managing high-value and critical delivery contracts for major infrastructure projects.
  • Experienced in developing commercial strategies for capital projects.
  • Adept at managing effective, value-driven relationships with supply chains.
  • Skilled in negotiating with internal and external stakeholders and resolving disputes.
  • Capable of managing stakeholder relationships to achieve successful project outcomes.
  • Experienced in developing commercial policies and procedures.
  • Proficient in contract, commercial, and risk management.
Knowledge Requirements:
  • Governance, Assurance & Compliance
  • Strategy Development
  • Project Management & Planning
  • Estimating & Cost Planning
  • Procurement
  • Contract Management & Administration
  • Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  • Cost Control and Risk Management
Experience:
  • Experience managing commercial teams in infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working with publicly funded organizations or projects.
  • Experience in planning, developing, and implementing infrastructure contracts.
  • Familiarity with commercial management and reporting systems.
About HS2 Ltd

HS2 Ltd is dedicated to establishing the UK's new high-speed rail network, which will enhance capacity, reduce travel times between major population centers, stimulate economic growth, and create numerous job opportunities.

We are committed to creating a skills legacy and nurturing a diverse talent pool. Our goal is to lead in EDI practices by fostering a safe and inclusive work environment, embodying our core values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Leadership.

HS2 Ltd is a safety-critical organization, and all employees are expected to prioritize health and safety by adhering to our 'Safe at Heart' program principles and following established safety protocols at all times.

We strive to ensure that everyone working with us feels included, empowered, and able to achieve their full potential.

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