Vercity are a PE-backed, UK market leader in strategic infrastructure, asset management and real estate advice and execution across the UK. With a particular specialism in the delivery of SPV projects we advise and manage over £30 billion of UK public sector assets.
We’re looking for a Commercial Manager to support all aspects of commercial management on a small portfolio of SPV projects where we are the independent advisor between the Shareholders, Trust Board and FM contractor.
One of these will be a highways project in the South East which is in handover phase and needs an experienced commercial professional to lead the handover negotiations and potential areas of disagreement.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of commercial decision-making and is ideal for someone who thrives in operational environments and understands the nuances of Project Agreements, FM, and risk management.
What you’ll be doing:
- Support the Regional CD and become the key commercial contact for the SPVs in your portfolio
- Dealing with the full range of commercial elements including disputes, defects, and settlements associated with a handover
- Managing variations end-to-end (including financial model inputs)
- Supporting dispute resolution and contractual positions
- Driving service provider performance
- Ensuring contractual compliance and risk mitigation
- Partnering with Project Boards & SPV leadership teams
- Embedding best practice across contracts and stakeholders
What we’re looking for:
- Strong background in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management
- Proven experience in PFI / PPP projects – particularly highways / infrastructure projects in handback
- Solid understanding of Project Agreements & payment mechanisms
- Experience across FM, lifecycle, and subcontract management
- Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Confident operating at senior level with investors, clients and contractors
The role is hybrid – averaging approximately 2 days per week on site – the highways project is in Essex – and/or in our Central London office.
We have a great employee proposition and if your experience and professional, commercial acumen fits the above, apply now for an informal, confidential discussion.
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