About The Role
Commercial Manager - Transport
Bristol (with a mix of office and home-based working)
We are SEA.
Engineered to protect. We protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. Join us.
Within the Transport side of SEA you will be working closely with the project and delivery teams in order to delivery existing crown commercial, council and TFL contracts and frameworks. SEA’s contracts enable customers to support the demands of civil traffic enforcement using our intelligent traffic management systems and capture technology.
As a Commercial Manager, you will Provide effective commercial management and governance of SEA projects, bids and all commercial offerings for the business area working with Divisional Management, Bid and Project Managers.
You will Act as the primary point of contact with Customers and Subcontractors for all commercial matters relating to contracts and bids, whilst also Providing an independent oversight to ensure that the business secures commercial agreements that minimise risk, maximise financial outturn (profit and cashflow), optimise our wider commercial opportunities, and are compliant with relevant standards and legislation.
What we offer
Your work, your contribution, deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
Work life balance:
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservist in the Armed Forces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeing:
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and instore discounts, travel savings etc
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resources:
Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parkingWhat you’ll be doing
Negotiate and agree Customer Contracts and other relevant commercial documents
Draft, negotiate and agree sub-contracts and major or complex procurement agreements
Undertake commercial management of sub-contractors
Consult external advisory bodies on specific matters of commercial best practice
Negotiate and agree Collaboration Agreements (Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Royalty/ IP Licence Agreements)
Monitor and report on monthly Order Intake and other commercial metrics for division
Provide independent commercial advice to divisional management, project and bid managers
Assess divisional commercial risks and develop plans to reduce risk and increase yield
Maintain appropriate document registers i.e. Export Register, Intellectual Property Register, Contracts register
Liaise with UK Export Authority on Export Compliance audits and follow up actions
Line managementThe skills you need
Be experienced in Local Government procurement in restricted environments
Previous experience in transport/rail type environment
Understanding of Crown Commercial Frameworks
Experience working within the Public Sector
Expert within Methods of contracting and T&C's
Knowledge of pricing, terms and conditions and other contractual documentation.
Experience in delivering commercial sales transactions, negotiation, bid preparation.
Strong Negotiation Skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong business relationships with a wide range of Company and customer personnel.
Previous line management experienceJoin us and be part of something smaller - with 400 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If you would like to know more, please give our Talent Acquisition Advisor, Ethan, a call on (phone number removed)