Commercial Manager
Birmingham, GB, B19 3SD
Make your mark with Colas Rail UK
At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.
This is true because...
- We value everyone as part of the same team.
- We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
- We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
- We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
- We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
- We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.
About Us
Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.
At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.
Leading by our values
Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.
We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.
We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.
We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.
Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.
Purpose of the Role
- To lead and manage the commercial team working within your allocated portfolio of multidisciplinary light rail projects (primarily within the Midland Metro Alliance structure - MMA), from inception through to final account and close out, to deliver maximum commercial results.
Person Specification
- Working in a finance or commercial function within the engineering or construction sector having hands on experience working for contractors as a Commercial Manager on large civils or infrastructure projects
- Working knowledge of finance systems and various forms of contracts
- Cost and budget administration
- Financial and commercial reporting to board level
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
- Minimum 5 years Commercial Management experience as a commercial manager or SQS with a proven track record in major projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with the Senior Commercial Manager you will lead, manage, develop and train the commercial teams across your portfolio of projects
- Raise commercial awareness and embed commercial focus and best practise across each project team
- Lead on all contractual matters from inception to close out via in depth understanding of the contract and its implications for profit delivery.
- Assisting in the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, drawings
- Manage the Risk & Opportunities process to allow for the identification of Risk and Opportunities during the tender and construction phases and ensure the Commercial function delivers contractual solutions and strategies that balance these risk and opportunities.
- Set and manage budgets ensuring all costs are correctly allocated into the relevant WBS
- Establishment of robust project life cycle cost forecasts updated monthly and monitored against agreed targets
- Proactively drive the recording of all contractual entitlements, ensure timely notification of events and accurate pricing and substantiation of change
- Establish and maintain rigorous cost controls including early warning systems and provide robust accurate financial data and management reports on each project through the monthly reporting cycle including EVM.
- Provide procurement support to ensure each project is delivered safely, timely, at the least cost and to optimal quality.
- Ensure all procurement expenditure has been validated by the operational delivery team and identified under the budget as necessary to deliver the project
- Deliver contractually agreed cash flow and ensure all AFP’s are submitted / assessed in line with the contractual timescales.
- Ensure all valid Supply Chain payments are made in line with the relevant supplier agreement.
- Negotiate and agree contractual disputes and final accounts within DFA levels
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- 26 days Annual Leave
- Industry leading Life Assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Long Service Award
- Season Ticket Loan
- Occupational Health Service
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.
We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.
