Lead Commercial

The Lead Commercial oversees and manages the cost, procurement and contractual aspects of the project from initiation to close-out for Euston Station (HS2) on the joint venture with Mace and Dragados.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial team responsible for the management of Sub-Contractors for the Enabling Works and Design.
• Advise the SLT and project team on all commercial issues affecting the project.
• Oversee the development of contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub-contractors and agree these with the Project Manager as necessary.
• Review and develop incentivisation arrangements as appropriate.
• Agree spend profiles which match the project schedule.
• Oversee the reporting against spend profiles for the project on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the change management process, consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn.
• Manage the production of a monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report.
• Deliver capex and opex forecasts for the Project.
• Oversee the procurement of services relating to the Project and ensure that the supply chain strategy, policy and procedures are implemented.
• Manage the administration of sub-contracts for implementation of the project.
• Oversee the monthly valuation process.
• Oversee the development of mitigation plans for potential contractor and supplier claims.
• Manage the adjudication of claims and make recommendations for settlement.
• Oversee the finalisation of contractor’s accounts and close out contractor contracts for the project.
• Oversee the Construction Partners applications for payment and Early Warning Notices to the PM.

Expert knowledge of all aspects of commercial management.

Familiarity with various forms of contract.

Excellent knowledge of integrated reporting.

Inspiring team leader.

Highly collaborative but persuasive.

Strong focus on detail but ability to see the strategic picture.

Able to hold their own and defend a position.

Ability to present confidently to senior management.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• Experience in a commercial management role.
• Past experience of major (£500m+) projects.
• Formal qualification RICS or professional experience.
• Management of large multifunction teams.

HS2 Values:

• Leadership: Using innovation and challenge to lead by example.
• Respect: Understanding others, recognising their value and behaving accordingly.
• Safety: Caring for our workforce, passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt.
• Integrity: Acting fairly, transparently, and consistently.
• Aspiration: Aspiration to move into a Senior Leadership Role.
• Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.
• Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
• Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct that apply to all Dragados employees.