Commercial Services Manager – Balfour Beatty Major Projects – Canary Wharf, London
| Posting date: | 03 January 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2025 |
| Location: | London, e14 5HU |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK08373-509903 |
Summary
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
About the role
From minor works to major infrastructure projects, Balfour Beatty Major Projects Division has a proven record of building excellence. Using our broad range of experience and expertise, we deliver cost-efficient service packages, tailor-made for our customers. We provide the financial security and broad resources of a major contractor, while using our regional teams to provide services with a local focus.
What you'll be doing
Our UK Balfour Beatty Major Projects business has a terrific opportunity for an Commercial Services Manager to join us at our corporate headquarters based in Canary Wharf, London.
The Commercial Services Manager, shall have the attributes of a Senior Commercial Manager together with advanced skills in pre and post contract commercial governance and compliance as well as excellent contractual understanding and commercial risk management to support our work winning teams.
The Commercial Services team will be supporting the delivery to improvement and change programmes as well as leading technical learning and development across the commercial function. Typically, they will have a track record of managing and developing a commercial team.
Who we're looking for
- Chartered member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB
- Able to support other mentors and commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified
- Experienced in negotiating complex contracts and having the commercial flair to find opportunities and negate risks in a tight tender timeframe
- Working knowledge of:-
- Insurances
- Securities (Bonds and Parent Company Guarantees)
- Collateral Warranties (upstream/downstream)
- Understanding of corporate structures (upstream/downstream)
Still interested? then come and become colleagues with 26,000 staff and join a business which recorded 8.6bn in revenues last year, achieved industry leading customer satisfaction scores and has unrivalled employee engagement statistics.
An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate: -
- An attractive / negotiated salary
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Annual company bonus scheme
- 37.5 core base hours per week
- 25 days annual leave
- Hybrid working scheme available
- Pension savings schemes
- A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available as well via our balfourbeattycareers.com portal.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme