Role: Assistant Commercial Manager
Location: London (Euston), Milton Keynes or Birmingham (Hybrid)
55,0000pa depending on skills, experience and location. Inclusive of flexible benefits fund of 15% and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website.
In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.
As an Assistant Commercial Manager at HS2 you will have a key role in supporting the delivery of support the delivery of HS2's strategic goals by building value-adding supply chains with sustainable commercial relationships.
This role supports the commercial management of delivery projects, working closely with contractors and the supply chain to ensure effective commercial control, value for money, and successful project delivery. The position provides commercial assurance and independent oversight to support the Head of Commercial.
Support the commercial management of HS2 contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective commercial control, value for money, and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Build and maintain strong, value-adding relationships with contractors, suppliers, and the wider supply chain to support successful project delivery.
- Support the development of commercial documentation, works information, contract management plans, and contract documents.
- Provide commercial advice and support across contracts, helping to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements, and project objectives.
- Assist with the administration and management of NEC3 contracts, including monitoring obligations, maintaining commercial records, and supporting contractual processes.
- Support the assessment of variations, compensation events, contract payments, and cost estimates to ensure effective financial management.
- Review and analyse supplier performance, monthly reports, and contract performance data, contributing to management reporting and commercial decision-making.
- Assist in negotiating commercial agreements, coordinating interfaces across suppliers and contracts, and supporting the resolution of commercial and supply chain disputes.
- Ensure the organisation has the goods, services, and commercial arrangements required to support each stage of the delivery lifecycle.
- Promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles in all activities while complying with organisational policies, procedures, and initiatives.
Ability to administer contracts to deliver infrastructure or similar capital projects and programmes.
* Ability to develop commercial policies, processes and procedures.
Previous experience administering contracts to deliver infrastructure or similar projects and programmes.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of common commercial policies, processes and procedures.
- A knowledge of contract, commercial and risk management methods
- Experience of using commercial management and reporting systems.
It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks.
We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.
Assistant Commercial Manager - Rail/Highway employer: Public Sector Resourcing CWS
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead transformative projects that directly impact national security and the welfare of armed forces personnel. With a strong commitment to employee development, a diverse and inclusive work culture, and the chance to work on high-stakes programmes in a collaborative environment, the MOD provides meaningful roles that contribute to the greater good. Located in London with additional travel to Bristol and Reading, this hybrid role allows for flexibility while engaging in critical defence initiatives.
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