Commercial Associate Director

As an international player in construction engineering and mobility services, Egis offers a unique global opportunity, combining consulting, engineering, and infrastructure operations. Our capacity for innovation allows us to respond to the challenges of the climate and digital world, offering solutions and recognised expertise in the transport and mobility, sustainable cities, building, water, environment, and energy sectors. Egis Transport Solutions (ETS) , a business unit of the Egis Group, bringing together all the necessary expertise for guided urban transport and heavy rail systems. Our business provides a full range of consultancy services from initial project feasibility to delivery, commissioning and close out. We have a new role vacancy for an Associate Director level Commercial Managerto lead the Design Joint Venture Commercial Team on a new HS2 Project. You will lead and be responsible for all commercial aspects of the business, reporting directly to the Commercial Director. Accountable for managing commercial risk and communicating this across a variety of stakeholders within the business and ensuring that governance and reporting processes are in place to mitigate it. A critical role, you will be responsible working with our JV partners to align and manage an integrated commercial and cost management team, accountable for the successful delivery of upstream and downstream deliverables, client and key stakeholder interface. 3 – 4 days in London offices, with occasional travel to client office in Birmingham. Build, lead and develop the commercial and cost management function into a high performing team Develop and embed strategic principles around the proactive management of design functions and deliverables Design and implement all contract management processes, tools and products to support the JV to make informed, data driven strategic decisions Support the work winning team to review and identify risks and accountabilities within tender packs and contractual terms Prepare, develop and implement commercial solutions to support work winning Identify and manage all commercial risk on new and existing contracts Fully accountable for contract compliance and performance Negotiate contract agreements and manage all non-standard contractual issues Work with senior management to ensure projects exceed commercial targets Oversee the development and presentation of accurate Management Information Review competencies of all personnel within the department to ensure that all personnel have suitable training, qualifications & behaviours to ensure suitability for the role. Accountable for the creation and management of a high performing workforce within the discipline. Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies and procedures. Oversees and ensures that direct reports receive governance training on all information security policies and procedures. Ensures that any update in information security policies and procedures are communicated to direct reports. Understand the procedure for effective reporting and management of security incidents and breaches Degree qualified or equivalent in construction commercial management. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Construction law and standard forms of contract Previous experience within a Senior Commercial Manager position Proven experience of client management Previous experience working on large rail related projects within the UK Ideally previous experience working for a Tier 1 consultancy or contractor Knowledge and demonstrable understanding of financial management Excel, Project and Word Flexible, ‘can do’ attitude in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach Must have both claims and dispute resolution working experience. Must have both good presentation and excel skills. Be able to motivate others and provide training where necessary. Diversity & Inclusion: We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic.