Senior Commercial Manager

• Lead and develop the estimating and commercial (QS) functions within the heat networks, construction and major projects team.
• Lead tendering / pricing exercises and oversee complex bids from initial enquiry, all the way through to the final submission to the client team (external D&B and Capital Investment Projects).
• Supporting sales, design, project management, procurement and legal teams to structure and continually improve the commercial competitiveness of E.ON's position, whilst maintaining delivery quality and security of supply.
• Guide and support project teams in the management and reporting of risk and value-added opportunities whilst ensuring their consideration and / or mitigation are evident in both E.ON's proposals and throughout the subsequent delivery of CES projects.
• Shape and steer technical and commercial support to Project teams and to assist in the resolution of conflicts with clients, suppliers and contractors, should they arise;
• Support the sales teams to establish new opportunities whilst developing existing relationships.
• Develop business practices and market conditions to evaluate both bid and project responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance.
• Continually push the boundaries of best practice whilst also promoting this ethos with stakeholders (both internal and external).

• Demonstrable industry experience as a Commercial Manager/ Quantity Surveyor in a construction environment.
• Capable of reviewing engineering / technical drawings (mostly M&E, Civil Engineering) and the ability to analyse, interpret, measure and quantify BOQ / QSORs for multiple trade scopes.

• Experienced in drafting ITT's, contractual documentation, and managing scope interfaces and procurement opportunities.
• Advanced knowledge of construction type contracts: JCT, NEC and UK legislation: CDM, HSSE and the Built Environment and skilled in dispute/avoidance resolution for contractual claims.
• Analytical in approach and ability to positively influence decisions with structured evidence and thorough knowledge of subject areas.
• Working knowledge of standard PC software tools (such as MS Office, MS Project, etc) and the ability and willingness to learn new software tools.
• Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate both team members and the wider group

• Appropriate engineering or commercial qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial on-site generation technologies such as gas engines, steam boilers, absorption chillers, heat pumps, PV, batteries and utility networks (both mechanical and electrical).
• Working knowledge of planning tools and software. Familiar with lean tools such as 8D and statistical analysis.
• Strong understanding of commercial impacts.

• Award-Winning Workplace - We're proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We're open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We're the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We're also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year-recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We're Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we'll support your growth every step of the way.

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