Commercial Manager

    Overview

  • Location:
    London, United Kingdom

  • Contact type:
    Permanent

  • Job category:
    Shafts & Headhouses

  • Closing date:
    30.06.2026

  • Job reference:
    scsrail/TP/44806/4097

Job introduction

The role

As Asset commercial lead you will be working very closely with the Asset Delivery Lead and you will have overall responsibility of all aspects of commercial management associated with the Asset including the commercial administration of the MWCC requirements, administrating and managing the Early Warnings, Staff Forecasting and working very closely with the Work Package / Subcontract Commercial Team, Change Team, Project Controls Team the Risk and Planning Team.  In the role you have overall responsibility for reporting the commercial performance of the Asset.  You will provide commercial support and advise 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 set by the Commercial Lead for SHDU.  

Ensure good communication at all times and ensure compliance with SCS policies and procedures.

Role responsibility

  • Defining and maintaining a complete asset scope in a format that is transparent and clearly reflects changes as and when they are instructed by HS2.  This document will form the basis of forecasting.
  • Clearly identify how each aspect of the scope is being delivered – i.e. self - delivery or by a subcontractor (if subcontracted, provide the name of the subcontractor).
  • Commercially deal with Asset NCRs and Defects (including that the correct contractual processes are covered to avoid the risk of MWCC Disallowed Cost
  • Understand the Asset Route to Assurance and Handover coordinating with the Assurance Team to ensure that all subcontractor information has been received before the Subcontractors are issued their Completion Certificate.
  • Any remaining scope that still needs to be procured needs to be clearly visible and must be communicated to the procurement team who will include it on their procurement schedule.  Work closely with the procurement team to ensure that the scope is procured in time to meet the programme.  Ensure instructions are issued to subcontractors timeously to avoid delays to the programme.
  • The Stage 5 design scope for subcontractors are clearly understood and design progress is visible.
  • Support the Delivery Team in understanding scope.
  • Review the Asset Programme narrative before the MWCC Cl.32 is submitted to HS2 and ensure that it reads contractually and commercially accurately - including CEs/PMIs, EWNs, etc. are cross referenced and the programme accurately reflects the causes for variances – cross referencing back to Risk where appropriate (i.e. Contractor or Employer Risks).

Location

SCS Jv Railways
London
London
United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The HS2 London tunnels is a mega project that requires thousands of people to turn the dream into reality, and we’re actively looking for new talent from other industries. We also have a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people into work, including offering employment opportunities to people who are homeless, disabled, returning to work after a career break or leaving the military.

  • We support local businesses, communities and regional economies, working with several major contractors who rely on smaller suppliers to deliver services across HS2 Ltd. Many businesses are local to our sites, meaning we can support our local economy and reduce our environmental impact. 

    Recently, SCS JV was recognised for its role in building a supply chain that reflects the communities in which they operate by winning the HS2 Minority-owned Business Champion award. To date, we’ve awarded contracts totalling £135m to minority owned businesses in their local area and have placed a strong focus on ensuring small firms have every opportunity to thrive by providing access to free training and business development opportunities.

  • We thrive through embracing differences, whether that’s in social background, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion or sexual orientation. We know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. 

    We hold network groups for Pride, Parents & Carers, Racial and Cultural Engagement (RaCE) and Female Advocates in Infrastructure and Rail (FAIR). Led by employees for employees, these groups provide a safe place to connect with like minded people.

  • Yes, we consider all requests for flexible working, including compressed hours, part-time and remote working. Many of our staff operate on a Flexitime system, which means they can take time off for accumulated overtime.

Hiring Process

  • 1
    Your application is received and shortlisting takes place
  • 2
    If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review
  • 3
    We’ll invite you for interview at one of our sites where you’ll discover more about the role and meet some of our team
  • 4
    If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company
  • 5
    Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins
  • 6
    Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV

Commercial Manager

  • Location:London, United Kingdom
  • Contract type:Permanent
  • Job category:Shafts & Headhouses
  • Closing date:30.06.2026
  • Job reference:scsrail/TP/44806/4097

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