3 Senior Quantity Surveyors (HS2)

Are you a Senior QS, Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager with NEC3 Contract experience working on civils/infrastructure and are ready to move to Commercial Manager working on Europe’s largest infrastructure project?

3 Commercial Managers are required to work for the Client Organisation (High Speed Two Ltd) responsible for the New High-Speed Rail project in the UK. Working directly for the client organisation on a landmark Main Works Civils contract valued in excess of £6bn (NEC3 Option C). Working on Phase 1 of the project, which is valued at c£60 billion, has 10 years left to run, excellent opportunities for development and progression.

As Commercial Manager, you will report to a Senior Commercial Manager and will be responsible for delivering contract administration duties within the Delivery teams working on a large civils NEC3 Option C Contract. The role works alongside the supply chain and contractors within the development delivery teams, assuring and supporting their commercial activities to provide an independent view to the Head of Commercial.

The Commercial Managers will mainly work post contract within the delivery teams on the HS2 Contract and are tasked with commercial management and administration of large complex contracts with significant Government oversight & governance. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for administration of sizable work package(s) working in a team including Senior Commercial Manager and one other Commercial Manager and/or Assistant. Major tasks will be managing the Commercial Risk on the project ‘Change’ and managing Compensation Events and raising early warnings will be a major focus.

BBV – 90 Km of Main Works Civils (Post Contract)

Working on the largest contract on Phase 1 in the integrated project team of Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV JV) – the 90km line of route consists of 42 Viaducts, 66 bridges, 35 cuttings, 56 culverts, 66 embankments & 4 motor crossings. The project teams are largely based from Coleshill.

HS2 already has a superb reputation for progressing from within, highlighted by the fact that 45% of all vacancies are filled internally. With 3 to 4 years left on the Main Works Civils, the successful candidates will move onto one of the 2 Station New Build Contracts or one of the 14 Rail System Contracts, which could include - £550m Rail Depot, £1.2 bn Signalling Contract, £500 M&E systems package and £300 Overhead Catenary System to name a few. Projects are going onto 2034. There are also huge opportunities to develop quickly to Senior Commercial Manager level – Salaries c£80 - 90k + package.

Work Situation – Hybrid

There is a flexible hybrid working model working 2 days a week from the office/site. Overall, this is a very flexible modern employer who cares about delivery, not where you deliver from; however, if you wish to be based from the office more, you can.

You can be based from any one of the following office locations in and around West Midlands: Fort Dunlop, Coleshill, Water Orton. Please note there is no travel or car allowance included in the package as it is working directly for the client.

Commercial Manager £60 – 70,311 + Pen(6/12) + 25 holidays + health (Ideally up to £67k). Next promotional step is Senior Commercial Manager - £80 - 90k + package.

Duties and Responsibilities

To be responsible for providing commercial assurance to the Head of Commercial of all Delivery commercial activities (HS2 & Supply Chain), including:

• Delivering commercial and contract management of the contracts to maintain effective commercial control;
• Administration of the obligations of the Project Manager under the NEC3 Contract, including assessment of:
  • variations and compensation events
  • contract payments
  • performance incentive
• Maintaining effective cost verification;
• Reviewing and analysing supply chain monthly reports to drive supply chain performance;
• Inputting contract level performance information into monthly MBR reports;
• Participating and contributing to monthly contract and programme performance reviews and other ad hoc reviews and supporting final cost estimate updates;
• Supporting the settlement of supply chain disputes;
• Providing day-to-day ad hoc contract and commercial advice to the client team;
• Providing commercial assessment of opportunities for project savings supporting the development of associated proposals/business case for approval;
• Supporting the development of a collaborative culture within the IPT (Integrated Project Team) that encourages innovation, enhances functional capability, creates consistency of performance, maximises the benefits of knowledge sharing and embeds industry best practice across the organisation;
• Supporting the commercial relationship and engagement with key contractors;
• Reviewing estimates (at all stages).

Candidate Overview

Qualified Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager or Senior QS from a Quantity Surveying background with either Client, Consultant or Main Contractor experience.

Good understanding of Change Management (Compensation Events), with knowledge of the NEC3/4 contract and appreciation of assurance & governance.

Experience working on major civil engineering Infrastructure – Rail, Structures, Heavy civils, highways, utilities etc.

Key Behavioural – Self Starter, appetite to Develop & learn, excellent communication and collaboration skills, a track record of personal development, organised and driven.