Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• To support the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team in the effective management of time, cost and quality to plan, through to programme / project close out.
• Provide functional and productive commercial support to the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team, ensuring that timely reporting and contract deliverables are maintained.
• Support the Systra Commercial (Client Side) team to minimise Client risk and maximise Client value.
• Ensure compliance with all Client processes, in support of Line of Defence protocol. This includes:
  • Collaboration with LoD to validate compliance and effectiveness, e.g. review completion and mitigation actions completed
  • EVM and EAC alignment / testing
  • Bilateral (Client & Supply Chain) Risk Assessment against funding envelope
  • Change Control and TRA Erosion (trending vs budget / allowance)
  • Defect identification, notification and tracking
  • Supply Chain due diligence including financial securities and any performance security (incl insurances)
  • Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve, and grow together.

Stakeholder accountabilities

• Support the preparation of all relevant commercial assurance for the Client’s monthly billing cycle, including cost and value reconciliation and associated change control
• Review of Client’s Supply Chain Application for Payments and certification recommendations
• Monitoring and supporting the Client Supply Chain mobilisation process

Financial & project accountabilities

• Ensuring Client’s budget envelopes are maintained and any variances reported in a transparent and concise manner

Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in high value civil engineering, building, M&E, rail or general construction and / or infrastructure projects
• Management and reporting of Client expectations and deliverables
• Minimum of 2 years NEC experience and be able to demonstrate their experience managing change control and associated processes
• Specific knowledge and experience of post-contract commercial services including those related to reporting, payment, variations, claims management and final account settlement
• BA Hons / BSc degree in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying (or similar)
• Professionally Chartered Membership to an accredited body (CICES / RICS / CIArb or equivalent) or working towards

Safety

SYSTRA Ltd and its employees subscribe to the six key Safety Rules:

1. Commitment (Safety is the first consideration in everything we do, if it isn’t safe, we don’t do it)
2. Leadership (Safety begins at the top - we walk the talk and set a visible example)
3. Openness (Safety is openness - information is shared and investigation conclusions are open to all parties)
4. Reporting (Safety is knowledge - we report every incident and take immediate remedial action)
5. Responsibility (Safety is everyone’s responsibility - we learn from mistakes and will not tolerate negligence)
6. Measurement (Safety needs a common measure - we shall use lost time, accidents and other appropriate measures)

All colleagues are responsible for taking immediate action to deal with any threat to safety.

Working environment

SYSTRA provides a range of flexible working options, including hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped office. A minimum of 3 days