Commercial Manager


Company:	EQUANS
Salary:	£70,000 to £75,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BRISTOL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Equans is looking for a Commercial Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. The role offers hybrid working. The post holder will covers contracts in Bristol, Oxford, Worcester and Dudley. The Commercial Manager will lead the commercial delivery across a portfolio of PFI contracts, working closely with the Sector Director. They will provide contract commercial management and profit improvement, risk and opportunity management along with focus on compliance. The Commercial Manager will manage numerous stakeholder relationships, including external relationships with clients, suppliers and internal BU leadership and functions. The Commercial Manager will lead commercial management resources to ensure effective and pro-active commercial management of the allocated contracts. Holding collective responsibility with Account senior management team to improve operations and deliver against financial plans. What will you deliver?Analysing and managing risk including assessing the revenue opportunity vs. cost and riskManaging and securing internal approvals for new bid opportunitiesManaging the commercial viability of variationsLeading negotiations encompassing multiple disciplines including supplier negotiations and flow-downsSupporting the management of PFI Lifecycle funds Producing reports and summaries (ad hoc and regular) which articulate key matters for a senior and/or non-commercial audienceExperienced in defining, driving and overseeing commercial & contract governanceLeading governance within the contracts to ensure that the requirements of the contract are being complied withAiding the quality of service by ensuring awareness of contractual responsibilities among all other Equans colleagues (including contract deliverables, scope of services etc)Enforcing commercial compliance (by audit and support against Equans Minimum Commercial Standards)Being professional and equitable negotiators and dispute resolvers but ultimatelyRebutting unfounded contractual claimsTaking a key role in the management of contractual claims / disputes with clients and other third-partiesProduction of claims to any potential contentious contractual issue that may ariseEnsure full commercial governance to all subcontractors/suppliersProvide day to day commercial support to the varying Suite of Contracts and their respective management teamsEnsure all functions comply with regard SFM Governance process within the contracts and DLAs (Delegated level of Authority)What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?Who leads on the DWP National agreement? Educated to degree/ diploma level in either Law, Business, Surveying (Building/Quantity), or the Built Environment (FM, Land)Understanding and practical application of base UK law applicable to Commercial (Construction Act etc)Ideally a member or training to be member of a chartered institutionExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong & confident communicator able to successfully engage and influence at all levels of the organisation, including up to Divisional Management and senior members of Functional TeamsConfident decision-maker. Resilient and self-motivatedExcellent working knowledge of PFI contracts Who are we?In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals. Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us. As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey." We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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