Job Description

Commercial Manager

Offer ID:

75178

Job:

Project Managers / Facility Management

Contract type:

Permanent

Schedule:

Full-Time

Country:

United Kingdom

Equans is looking for a Commercial Manager to join the team in Manchester on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The role is covering 3 healthcare sites: predominately Manchester Joint Hospital, and Havering Hospital Romford and Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton. Travel and on site working is required.



The role heavily involves Lifecycle Interface, the post holder will support operational teams across the 3 sites in four key areas in respect of lifecycle assets:


Supporting commercially the technical team in managing "standard" lifecycle obligations around the preparation and implementation of a lifecycle plan to procure compliance with Availability, Performance Standards, Laws, Good Industry Practice, Condition B etc Managing the consequences of potential or actual Unavailability risk Managing the consequences of an incident where there is no potential or actual unavailability risk Managing subcontractors through the establishment and agreement of robust subcontract terms and conditions of contract

Once processes have been identified at Manchester, the successful candidate will then be required to roll-out similar processes in respect of two similar contracts in and around London. The Commercial Manager will be expected to identify other initiatives which can add vale and/or derisk Equans in respect of its PFI lifecycle obligations on all 3 hospitals.



The Commercial Manager will manage numerous stakeholder relationships, including those with Project Co and Hard FM Contractor representatives and Equans' operational teams running the contracts. As part of the role, the Commercial Manager will be required to interact with managers of all levels both internally and an externally to ensure compliance. Senior level dialogue and communication skills are essential in fulfilling this role.

What will you deliver?

Supporting the Lifecycle Management Team in the satisfaction of contract and company lifecycle risk objectives Taking the commercial lead with Project Co / Hard FM Contractor directly to identify and resolve claims arising from the lifecycle interface Negotiating, on an equitable basis, internally and externally to ensure that the business is not exposed to risk Leading where required in dispute resolution activity in these contracts in respect of lifecycle and/or having a thorough input into the dispute resolution activity Dealing reactively in mitigation key risk areas as they arise in a timely manner Working within the operating environment to ensure Equans' Code of Conduct is thoroughly understood, adhered to and promoted across the business to ensure safe, compliant and consistent working practices Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professional image at all times. To always do what is right

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;


25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme 2 corporate social responsibility days per year Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Suitable commercial experience within social infrastructure sector construction or services contracts Understanding of complex PFI interfaces among Project Cos and Sub-Contractors is essential Educated to degree/ diploma level Understanding and practical application of commercial English law and willingness and ability to read and understand complex interface agreements Skilled negotiator with proven experience in a commercial environment Sound understanding of risk analysis/management Excellent financial acumen with an ability to analyse complex data and documentation with accuracy PC Literate with knowledge of MS applications e.g. Word, Excel

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.



In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.



Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.



Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.


As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.


At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.


You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.




For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.



The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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Place:

Workplace : City of Manchester United Kingdom

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