MEP commercial lead

HS2 Main Works Civils Contract [MWCC], Section S1 and S2, Shafts and Headhouse Delivery Unit [SHDU], Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing [MEP] Commercial Lead reporting to the SHDU Commercial Lead. Provide commercial leadership, strategy and direction for the delivery of the MEP for the HS2 MWCC S1 and S2 Stage 5 design and build as part of the overall shaft and headhouses delivery., As MEP commercial lead you will be working very closely with the MEP Delivery Lead and the wider commercial and delivery teams. You will have overall responsibility of all aspects of commercial aspects and management associated with the delivery of the MEP across all 11 Assets on the MWCC, including the commercial administration of the MWCC requirements - design and build (including testing, commissioning, assurance and handover of the MEP across the project). For the MEP aspects of the project, you will provide commercial support and advice to the Asset Teams on Contractual and Commercial matters and seek support as and when required. You will work as part of the wider Commercial Team (SHDU and MWCC) and support the delivery of the overall SHDU objectives. Ensure good communication at all times and ensure compliance with SCS policies and procedures. This position will hold overall commercial responsibility for the MEP aspects of the project delivery, leading the commercial team while working closely with the Asset Leads and Project Leadership Team to ensure successful financial and contractual delivery throughout the full project lifecycle.,

• Lead the commercial management of all MEP packages (closely interfacing with the rest of the delivery teams including the AFO team)
• Manage and develop the project commercial team and ensure succession planning
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance including reference back to programme and quantification of delivery
• Manage procurement strategy and subcontract administration for MEP
• Lead change control, variations and commercial negotiations with MEP subcontractors and support the Asset commercial leads with upstream change management and forecast reporting.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effective risk management (including providing full transparency around forecasting and current Assumptions and Exclusions associated with the remaining works)
• Maintain strong Customer and stakeholder relationships
• Support successful project delivery through to final account for MEP subcontractors, You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example. HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2. It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use", OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.


• Proven experience of operating as a Senior Commercial Manager (or Commercial Manager) on a large infrastructure project (preferably within the rail sector)
• Strong track record delivering major MEP projects and subcontract management
• Previous experience working for Tier 1 contractors or leading MEP contractors
• Strong contractual, financial and leadership capability
• Risk management, commercial P&L reporting experience
• Partnering and Strategic mindset
• Relevant experience in managing contracts, from strategic negotiation to operation, ideally within a large-scale infrastructure environment
• Experience in successfully building and leading multi-disciplinary teams, A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
  
  The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package