Mace group

Senior Commercial Manager

16/01/2025
full-time
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Job Description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The Project:
Birmingham Curzon Street railway station is the planned northern terminus of High Speed 2 on the fringe of Birmingham city centre, England. Birmingham Curzon Street Station, which will be net zero carbon in operation, will be the first brand new intercity terminus station built in Britain since the 19th Century. The new railway will connect Birmingham to London Euston via Birmingham Interchange and Old Oak Common. Curzon Street will have seven terminal platforms and is due for completion in 2028. This opportunity would focus on the Contract Administration and carrying out reporting

Responsibilities:
  • Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors
  • Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate
  • Support the assessment of EWN’s and compensation events
  • Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure for package
  • Report expenditure against the package budget on a monthly basis
  • Support the change management process in conjunction with other functions
  • Input to the monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report
  • Assess potential contractor and supplier claims and make recommendations for settlement.
  • Finalise contractor’s accounts and close out contracts for the project.
  • Raising consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
  • Report on the expenditure of financial contingency built into the relevant packages.
  • Provide schedules of rates and commercial input to tender documentation
  • Undertake cost analysis of bid returns
  • Assist the package project manager in resolving all financial commercial issues arising in the tender return
  • Support the negotiation of two stage fixed price for relevant tenders
  • Receive and review monthly valuations from contractors and prepare recommendation for signature by the project manager and designer
  • Review all instructions issued by the project manager for cost implications
  • Support the change control process and assist in identifying the cost implications of any proposed changes
You’ll also have:
  • Experience leading parts of construction projects within large, diverse teams.
  • Leading value engineer and cost exercises
  • Ability to build established and effective client relationships.
  • Proficient in use of Cemar
  • Ability to encourages and empowers others, providing praise & recognition of efforts.
  • Evidence of working towards membership of MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  • Construction management expertise.
  • Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first – Going home safe and well:
  • You will be an advocate of Mace’s value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
  • You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
  • You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
Client focus – Deliver on our promise:
  • You will work as part of the construction delivery team, taking direction from the construction lead and project senior leadership team.
  • You will build relationships to manage and influence stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • You will build a strong working relationship with your clients and support the construction lead in turning the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
Integrity – Always do the right thing:
  • You will be responsible for the structure and/or fit out of specific areas or packages, and ensuring they meet quality and safe working standards.
  • You will support the senior construction delivery team in influencing the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
  • You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
Create opportunity for our people to excel:
  • You will support other Managers and junior members of your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
  • You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
  • You will provide technical expertise and support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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Mony group

Senior Commercial Manager

13/01/2025
full-time
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Job Description

MonyGroup’s mission is to help households save money, we supply products from over 800 financial providers to more than 24 million unique monthly visitors, helping UK households save approx. £2bn each year, something we’re incredibly proud of. However, our market is highly competitive and our customers deserve even more, so we’re constantly improving our platform, products and ways of working.

INSIGHT INTO THE ROLE

Money is a key vertical within MSM. It is an exciting but complex vertical with multiple channels offering a wide range of products and partnerships to manage.

This is a varied role allowing you to work on strategic initiatives working with a variety of different business functions to build out our proposition at pace as well as delivering strong commercial performance for the vertical. It gives an opportunity to collaborate, develop strategic thinking, project planning, commercial acumen and analytical skills.

We are the external faces of Mony Group driving our strategy through partner engagement with every day being different.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR DAY

This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to expand their commercial knowledge and gain comprehensive exposure to all levels of our business.

We are looking for someone with strong commercial skills and the ability to hit the ground running. They need to be innovative, dynamic and forward thinking, whilst still appreciating the day to day needs of a strong trading rhythm.

You will be working cross functionally with multiple different teams and enjoy needing to influence without direct management responsibility. You will have had experience in working cross functionally before, managing strategic partnerships and have strong stakeholder management skills.

  • Support the day-to-day performance and trading of the Money vertical.

  • Understand trading performance vs. targets. Identify and communicate gaps & risks.

  • Implement action plans to address areas of performance concern or opportunities while capturing the potential revenue/trading impact.

  • Translate data into actionable insight to generate growth for providers and MSM

  • Lead commercial and contract negotiations with our partners.

  • Working closely with our marketing teams to optimize performance whilst identifying grow opportunities.

  • Build close working relationships with wider internal teams such as product, finance, risk, compliance and operations to delivery financial performance.

  • Build strong relationships with our Money partners, being the external face of Mony Group.

  • Lead the initiatives/activities/projects required to deliver channel growth as set each quarter as the team collaborates on the quarterly focus required to deliver our overall annual operating plans.

  • Sell promotional placements across Moneysupermarket and Quidco to Money partners.

WHAT VALUE YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

  • Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the business

  • Highly motivated to deliver on a channel plan and deliver results

  • Commercially astute with an ability to understand key trading levers and performance drivers

  • Effective negotiation skills

  • Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise workload

  • Flexible – will be required to work across a broad remit and stakeholders from leading strategic projects to unblocking short term trading issues

  • Process and data led in their thinking

  • Confident communicator with an ability to make complex issues understandable

  • Ability to work well in a team and across multiple teams

  • Excel including basic formulas, look ups and pivot

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of laws and regulation for the Money industry

  • Experience in a regulated industry

  • Experience working in Ecommerce or Financial Services

  • An understanding of price comparison sites

WHY SWITCH TO US

Dedicated time for learning & people regularly attend conferences and events

We’re a hybrid organisation, spending 2-days per week in the office to get the best of team collaboration and allowing you to work where you see best.

Grow your career with us, supported by our career progression framework as well

WHAT REWARDS ARE ON OFFER

27 days holiday (rising to 30) + bank holidays

Pension up to 6% employer contribution

Bonus scheme

Enhanced shared parental leave – 6 months paid for both parents

Digital Doctor on demand

Work from anywhere scheme – 2 weeks per year

Financial coaching

Mental health platform access

HOW WE’LL INVEST IN YOU

We’re committed to your development. Expect mentorship, training, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Your own individual LinkedIn Learning license with access to over 16,000 courses.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

A call with one of our Talent Acquisition Team

1st stage interview: 30 minutes with Head of Commercial

2nd stage interview: 1 hour interview with Head of Commercial and General Manager

At MONY Group, we believe in the strength of diversity and see inclusion as a strategic advantage. Our values guide us in creating a workplace where fairness and equity is a reality for all. We’re committed to minimising systemic bias and creating a level playing field for all candidates.

Contact us for reasonable accommodations in the application process, no need to disclose your disability or condition, just specify your needs. Unsure what to ask for? We can guide you through available accommodations.

We understand that job adverts only say so much and you’re likely to have a lot of questions. If you’d like to know more before applying such as more on hybrid working, salary, our parental leave policy etc, please just let us know, and we’ll be happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role, Laura at laura.hughes@monygroup.com

We believe that success isn’t solely defined by ticking boxes on a skills checklist. We encourage your application, so we can discover your skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.

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Dragados

Senior Commercial Manager

03/12/2024
full-time
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Job Description

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Job Summary:

Dragados is recruiting for two Senior Commercial Manager roles in Euston to oversees and manage the cost management and contract management aspects of the project from initiation to close-out.

  • Senior Commercial Manager (Utilities South)
  • Senior Commercial Manager (Design packages)


Key responsibilities:

  • Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors.
  • Administer incentivisation arrangements as appropriate.
  • Oversee the assessment of compensation events.
  • Provide regular cash flow forecast of expenditure.
  • Manage the change management process, consult with other functions to assess changes and risks to the overall project out-turn.
  • Produce of a monthly consolidated project-wide cost / expenditure report.
  • Manage the monthly valuation process.
  • Manage 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.
  • Manage the process to raise consultant, supplier or contractor instructions as necessary for signature by approved parties.
  • Manage the financial contingency built into packages and ensure that contingency allowances reflect the current programme position.


Technical Competencies:

  • Knowledge of all aspects of commercial management.
  • Familiarity with various forms of contract.
  • Knowledge of integrated reporting.
  • Knowledge of IT systems relevant to Commercial Control.


Behavioural Competencies:

  • Team Leader.
  • Able to focus on detail but still see the strategic picture.
  • Able to hold their own and defend a position.
  • Ability to present confidently to senior management.
  • Strong focus on training and mentoring subordinates.


Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

  • Relevant experience of commercial management.
  • Experience of major (£100m+) projects and Joint Venture arrangements
  • Formal qualification RICS/CIOB or similar with relevant experience.


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, or passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt.
  • Integrity: Acting fairly, transparently, and consistently.


Dragados Values:

  • Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
  • Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
  • 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 (https://www.dragados.co.uk/html/compliance.html) that apply to all Dragados employees.

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