Programme Commercial Manager

Circa 95,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + 4,500 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Construction

Permanent

Hybrid

Gatwick Airport

Programme Commercial Manager

As a Programme Commercial Manager at London Gatwick, you'll have the unique opportunity to be part of the growth and development of one of the world's busiest airports. In this role, you'll be instrumental in the implementation and delivery of effective cost and commercial processes for a programme of projects, of typical value up to 50m.

Working across the full project lifecycle alongside skilled and knowledgeable teams throughout the construction department. At London Gatwick, we are proud innovators and support our people to achieve their goals in a flexible and forward-thinking environment. A positive work-life balance is not just a nice to have for our colleagues, but something we encourage to ensure everyone can flourish.

At London Gatwick, we are proud innovators and support our people to achieve their goals in a flexible and forward-thinking environment. A positive work-life balance is not just a nice to have for our colleagues, but something we encourage to ensure everyone can flourish.

The role

Reporting into the Lead Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in the team, responsible for all cost and commercial aspects of a programme, ensuring that all performance targets are met, if not exceeded.

Other duties include:

• Leading and managing the project's commercial team with values up to 50m. Motivating, mentoring and coaching the team to achieve their best
• Leading the development and maintenance of accurate project cost plans and cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle
• Managing all change control for the project (and associated smaller projects where required)
• Leading the management of the project budget, ensuring value for money and validation of costs
• Taking control of the close-out of all contracts within the project, including the development and implementation of project close-out plan(s)

What are we looking for?

The live environment at London Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. Involved in diverse projects from inception to completion whilst working alongside multiple internal and external stakeholders. In addition, this role requires:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in relevant engineering, business or construction related field
• Membership of a professionally recognised cost organisation such as RICS
• Experience as a Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor on multi-year programmes/projects with a value typically in excess of 100m in a relevant industry
• Experience of leading, mentoring and developing teams

Benefits

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; Where our teams do something every day other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted travel
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Apply now to start your career with London Gatwick.