Commercial Manager

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Location : Kings Cross
 
Appointment Basis: Permanent
 

Salary/Benefits Include: Excellent Salary/Pension/Contibuted Healthcare 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. 
 

 
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your Commercial Manager expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Lead Project Manager, and work alongside experienced 7 diligent teammates.
You will be responsible for the Management of a large project ,or a number of medium/small projects on projects in the SW&I portfolio as needed.  Providing support and assistance to the Programme Commercial Manager & Lead Project Manager to optimise margin on a project whilst protecting the project from commercial risk and maintaining a high standard in all areas in accordance with Alstom Policies and Procedures.

We’ll look to you for: 
•    Manage the client payment cycle up to and including Final Account including the Project Change Account to maximise income, improve margin and achieve best possible cash flow position.  
•    Assess sub-contractors applications and issue notices strictly in accordance with contractual and legal requirements
•    Manage Sub-contractors from project start up, ensuring detailed and well-structured sub-contracts are in place, through to final account.
•    Contribute to and implement Project Commercial Management Plans
•    Assist to the achievement of corporate targets and budget within the Project Commercial Team
•    Represent the Commercial team at Project, business and client meetings, deputising for the Programme Commercial Managers or Project Directors when required.
•    To comply with, undertake and promote all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures, responsibilities and activities.

•    Assess & Process Insurance Claims.

All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:  
•    Educated to graduate entry degree level requirements or equivalent
•    Up to date Continuing Professional Development records
•    Knowledge of Contractor background with strong multi-discipline D&B experience
•    Familiar with Quantification, costing of construction works and task elemental cost analysis
•    Health, Safety and Sustainability matters relative to the industry.

•    Knowledege of Claims Handling.

On a more personal level, you will also need to be:
•   .Politically astute and customer focussed
•    Driven and ambitious for success
•    Strong communication skills with an ability to influence.

Things you’ll enjoy 
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also: 
•    Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
•    Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
•    Contribute to innovative projects
•    Utilise our Flexible working environment
•    Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
•    Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
•    Progress towards Lead Project Manager.
•    Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins, medical,)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
 

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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