With our rapidly expanding portfolio, we have some exciting projects in the pipeline and therefore need to expand our Commercial team to help drive the growth of our business within our Consulting and Rail sector.

You will be part of a commercial team responsible for providing advice and support to Amey’s Asset Engineering business.

As the Commercial Manager you will work closely with the commercial team and operational business to implement commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk for both Amey and our customers. You will be responsible for a number of commercial processes such as; cost capture, valuation, procurement, reporting and ensuring recovery of all contractual entitlements.

About the team

By tapping into the knowledge and expertise of over 3000 engineers, consultants and operational specialists, we help our customers make smart choices to get the best from their assets.

Our Rail team offer innovative and versatile asset management, engineering design and operational delivery solutions to Network Rail as well as Transport for London, train operating companies and other rail providers. Our team comprises of highly skilled engineers, inspectors and project managers who look after a range of railway assets. We also support colleagues working in America, the Middle East and Australia.

What makes this role unique?

This national team offers innovative and versatile asset management, engineering design and operational delivery solutions on a range of projects, from specialist tasks to major projects.

You will ensure compliance with systems, processes and procedures to deliver post contract management on Contracts between £5m and £25m p.a. There is also the opportunity to be involved in Work Winning.

What will this role involve?

• Implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlement is realised
• Implement Group commercial processes for cost capture, valuation, procurement and reporting
• Management of Subcontractor accounts in line with agreed subcontract
• Ensure maximum recovery of all contractual entitlements
• Prepare commercial reports including Cost Value Reconciliations and cash flows
• Exercise full cost control of project(s) including providing and monitoring budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the management team
• Leading on the production of weekly/monthly cost and value reconciliations and forecasts and providing advice to the management team
• Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement and payment
• Support the tender processes and strategy as required
• Provide all cost/commercial information required under the Contract(s) (S-Curves, Forecasts)
• Ensure that the Client receives no commercial “surprises”
• With each application for payment submit final anticipated Client outturn costs
• Submit in a timely manner Change Requests, with price and programme effects, for subsequent agreement
• Provide sound commercial and contractual advice to the Project Manager and other team members
• Proactively instil commercial awareness throughout the project team
• Manage and develop individuals within the commercial team
• Participate in regular monthly safety meetings

The Successful Individual

To be the successful applicant you will be experienced within commercial management/quantity surveying and hold a relevant, recognised qualification. Civil industry experience is greatly beneficial. It is fundamental that you have the ability to develop and implement efficient commercial processes to improve commercial practices and ensure value for money within contracts. The ability to confidently demonstrate your commercial management skill and knowledge will assist you at interview stage.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
• Understanding of NEC contract administration
• Methodical style of working
• Ability to time-manage, set priorities and work to strict deadlines
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Strong desire to further Client relationships whilst ensuring that contractual entitlements are not compromised
• Team player
• Motivation and desire to succeed
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Awareness of industry challenges

Package on Offer:

Remuneration for this role is extremely competitive, all depending on experience. This includes associated Amey benefits.

Example of Benefits:

• Company Pension Contribution: up to 6%
• Annual holiday entitlement (excluding Bank Holidays): 24 days
• Professional Subscriptions: 1 per year
• Amey Choices: A flexible benefits scheme which includes discounted travel insurance, health and life insurance, extra annual leave, gym membership and childcare vouchers.
• Save with Amey: Offers employees discounts at a huge range of retailers, including Marks and Spencer, O2, John Lewis, Debenhams and Homebase.

We also offer significant personal development opportunities through our structured Career Development programme

About Amey

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ.

We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.

Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year.

Amey is an equal opportunities employer.