Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving, and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility, and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 8,250 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
SYSTRA are currently seeking a Commercial Manager / Change Manager to provide full commercial support to designated Delivery Directors and commercial oversight of the designated Directorate across one of our major projects
Main Duties:
Commercial Leadership
* Appoint and manage sufficient and suitably qualified and experienced commercial staff to undertake sub-lot commercial management.
* Provide all commercial support to designated Delivery Director
* Lead all commercial engagement with the Contractor on sub-lot issues
* Escalate all matters of dispute to the Senior Commercial Director
* Attend all Change Control Boards for sub-lots in Directorate
* Support Project Managers in the sub-lot Monthly Performance Reviews
* Develop and narrate a clear explanation of sub-lot cost growth
Change Management
* Ensure EWN’s are raised for all matters identified in Contract
* Ensure all requests to attend Risk Reduction Meetings are responded to and suitable commercial support is provided
* Ensure sub-lot teams identify and notify Compensation Events weekly, within the contract timeframe
* Ensure Quotations are prepared and submitted in accordance with Contract
* Ensure appropriate responses are raised for any Contractor’s Assessments
* Ensure all notified change is recorded on both CEMAR and Power BI on a weekly basis
* Reconcile cost growth and change management and seek to justify all cost growth with notified change
Contract Administration
* Ensure all communications comply with Contract
* Notify any required additions to the working area in accordance with Contract
* Notify any Ambiguities and Inconsistencies in accordance with Contract
* Notify and Illegal or Impossible requirements in accordance with Contract
* Manage the approval, appointment and payment of all sub-subcontractors in accordance with Contract
* Promptly prepare response to any Notified Defects (for approval by Design Directors)
* Administer all other terms of the Contract as required
Cost Control
* Support Sub-lot Project Managers in the weekly cost review meetings
* Review and challenge cost forecasts and identify all cost growth, classifying as:
* Change instructed by client
* Change instructed by all stakeholders
* Cost Growth by DJV identifying the root cause
Why SYSTRA?
Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.
Diversity & Inclusion
We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.
Wellbeing
It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.
Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: reasonableadjustments@systra.com where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.
As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.