Assistant Commercial Manager at Hs2 (High Speed Two) Ltd in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | GBP32,050-37,700 | Kablio

Role

Description

contract admin

payments assessment

supply reports

dispute settlement

variation valuation

estimate review

To be responsible for supporting the administration of the obligations of the Project Manager under the NEC3Contract.
To be responsible for supporting the development commercial works information, reviewing works information from other functions and drafting contract documents.
To be responsible for supporting contract payments assessment.
To be responsible for supporting the review and analysis of supply chain monthly reports.
To be responsible for supporting the settlement of supply chain disputes.
Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
To be responsible for supporting the development of a contract management plan.
To be responsible for supporting the valuation of variations and compensation events.
To be responsible for supporting estimate reviews (at all stages)
To be responsible for supporting the delivery of contract management of the contracts to maintain effective commercial control.
To be responsible for supporting the input into contract level performance information into monthly MBR reports.

Requirements

contract admin

infrastructure

capital projects

risk management

dispute resolution

commercial policy

Ability to administer contracts to deliver infrastructure or similar projects and programmes.
Ability to administer contracts to deliver infrastructure or similar capital projects and programmes.
A knowledge of contract, commercial and risk management methods
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of dispute resolution processes and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of common commercial policies, processes and procedures.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no sponsorship provided; must have right to work in the uk.
certain time‑bound visas are not accepted.

Security clearance

pre‑employment checks include nationality & immigration status, employment references, dbs, financial and education checks.

Company

Overview

Transforming the UK’s rail network with the vision of connecting cities through high-speed rail.
Aiming to increase capacity, improve connectivity, and stimulate economic growth across the country.
Construction is underway for the first phase, connecting London to the West Midlands, with additional phases planned to reach further northern cities.
Focusing on advanced infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to deliver a future-proof transportation system.
Expected to provide significant job opportunities and create thousands of skilled roles in construction and engineering.
High-speed rail line will reduce travel times, making travel between major cities faster, greener, and more reliable.
Ambition is to deliver a world-class rail experience while supporting sustainability with energy-efficient technologies.
Represents one of Europe’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects, pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.

Culture + Values

Ensuring value for money: manage corporate costs efficiently, bear down on programme costs while protecting strategic goals
Respecting communities: be good neighbours; community engagement drives thinking, actions and decisions
Championing teamwork and collaboration: promote a ‘one team’ approach with positive relationships between HS2, suppliers and government
Creating a positive legacy for Britain: bring country closer together, boost economy, and improve lives of this and future generations
Integrity: act fairly, transparently and consistently; use powers wisely and do the right thing even in difficult circumstances
Leadership: use innovation and challenge to lead by example; set new standards for mega‑projects
Respect: understand others, recognise their value, listen, explain decisions clearly, work flexibly
Safety: make safety first consideration; care for workforce, passengers and public, speak up if something is unsafe

Environment + Sustainability

2700 Tonnes CO2

Steel Reduction Savings

Reducing steel usage saved over 2,700 tonnes of CO2 and £7 million in costs.

87000 tCO2

Curzon Street Carbon Reduction

A 55% reduction in carbon emissions achieved at Birmingham Curzon Street station design.

7M Trees

Green Corridor Planting

Planting 7 million trees and shrubs to enhance biodiversity alongside the railway.

10M Tonnes

Aggregate Transported

Transporting 10 million tonnes via 15,000 trains, reducing lorry journeys and emissions.

Target to be a net-zero carbon railway by 2035
All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy
Corporate net-zero for business activities from 2025
All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy from day one of operation
PAS 2080 accreditation for whole-life carbon management
50% reduction in carbon emissions from steel and concrete by 2030
Use of electric zero-emission machinery and solar & hydrogen welfare cabins
Curzon Street station uses solar panels and ground-source heat pumps

Inclusion & Diversity

90% Response Rate

Diverse employee engagement surveys

Bi-annual staff surveys achieved a notable 90% response rate from diverse groups, compared to an overall 84%. Results indicated increased feelings of respect and well-being among participants.

56 Nationalities

Multicultural workforce representation

The company employs individuals from 56 different nationalities, creating a vibrant and inclusive multicultural environment across global projects.

Respect Campaign led ‘Banter in the Office’ toolbox talks to clarify acceptable vs inappropriate language, delivered to over 2,000 colleagues
Reverse mentoring programme launched Sep 2022: senior leaders mentored by junior employees from under‑represented groups to inform strategy and reduce bias
Reverse mentoring feedback: "valuable outlet… share experiences as minorities" leading to real changes in company strategy, targeting undesirable behaviours

Articles

About HS2

Careers at HS2

HS2 News

Role

Description

contract admin

payments assessment

supply reports

dispute settlement

variation valuation

estimate review

To be responsible for supporting the administration of the obligations of the Project Manager under the NEC3Contract.
To be responsible for supporting the development commercial works information, reviewing works information from other functions and drafting contract documents.
To be responsible for supporting contract payments assessment.
To be responsible for supporting the review and analysis of supply chain monthly reports.
To be responsible for supporting the settlement of supply chain disputes.
Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
To be responsible for supporting the development of a contract management plan.
To be responsible for supporting the valuation of variations and compensation events.
To be responsible for supporting estimate reviews (at all stages)
To be responsible for supporting the delivery of contract management of the contracts to maintain effective commercial control.
To be responsible for supporting the input into contract level performance information into monthly MBR reports.

Requirements

contract admin

infrastructure

capital projects

risk management

dispute resolution

commercial policy

Ability to administer contracts to deliver infrastructure or similar projects and programmes.
Ability to administer contracts to deliver infrastructure or similar capital projects and programmes.
A knowledge of contract, commercial and risk management methods
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of dispute resolution processes and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of common commercial policies, processes and procedures.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no sponsorship provided; must have right to work in the uk.
certain time‑bound visas are not accepted.

Security clearance

pre‑employment checks include nationality & immigration status, employment references, dbs, financial and education checks.

Company

Overview

Transforming the UK’s rail network with the vision of connecting cities through high-speed rail.
Aiming to increase capacity, improve connectivity, and stimulate economic growth across the country.
Construction is underway for the first phase, connecting London to the West Midlands, with additional phases planned to reach further northern cities.
Focusing on advanced infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to deliver a future-proof transportation system.
Expected to provide significant job opportunities and create thousands of skilled roles in construction and engineering.
High-speed rail line will reduce travel times, making travel between major cities faster, greener, and more reliable.
Ambition is to deliver a world-class rail experience while supporting sustainability with energy-efficient technologies.
Represents one of Europe’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects, pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.

Culture + Values

Ensuring value for money: manage corporate costs efficiently, bear down on programme costs while protecting strategic goals
Respecting communities: be good neighbours; community engagement drives thinking, actions and decisions
Championing teamwork and collaboration: promote a ‘one team’ approach with positive relationships between HS2, suppliers and government
Creating a positive legacy for Britain: bring country closer together, boost economy, and improve lives of this and future generations
Integrity: act fairly, transparently and consistently; use powers wisely and do the right thing even in difficult circumstances
Leadership: use innovation and challenge to lead by example; set new standards for mega‑projects
Respect: understand others, recognise their value, listen, explain decisions clearly, work flexibly
Safety: make safety first consideration; care for workforce, passengers and public, speak up if something is unsafe

Environment + Sustainability

2700 Tonnes CO2

Steel Reduction Savings

Reducing steel usage saved over 2,700 tonnes of CO2 and £7 million in costs.

87000 tCO2

Curzon Street Carbon Reduction

A 55% reduction in carbon emissions achieved at Birmingham Curzon Street station design.

7M Trees

Green Corridor Planting

Planting 7 million trees and shrubs to enhance biodiversity alongside the railway.

10M Tonnes

Aggregate Transported

Transporting 10 million tonnes via 15,000 trains, reducing lorry journeys and emissions.

Target to be a net-zero carbon railway by 2035
All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy
Corporate net-zero for business activities from 2025
All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy from day one of operation
PAS 2080 accreditation for whole-life carbon management
50% reduction in carbon emissions from steel and concrete by 2030
Use of electric zero-emission machinery and solar & hydrogen welfare cabins
Curzon Street station uses solar panels and ground-source heat pumps

Inclusion & Diversity

90% Response Rate

Diverse employee engagement surveys

Bi-annual staff surveys achieved a notable 90% response rate from diverse groups, compared to an overall 84%. Results indicated increased feelings of respect and well-being among participants.

56 Nationalities

Multicultural workforce representation

The company employs individuals from 56 different nationalities, creating a vibrant and inclusive multicultural environment across global projects.

Respect Campaign led ‘Banter in the Office’ toolbox talks to clarify acceptable vs inappropriate language, delivered to over 2,000 colleagues
Reverse mentoring programme launched Sep 2022: senior leaders mentored by junior employees from under‑represented groups to inform strategy and reduce bias
Reverse mentoring feedback: "valuable outlet… share experiences as minorities" leading to real changes in company strategy, targeting undesirable behaviours

Articles

About HS2

Careers at HS2

HS2 News