Commercial Manager - Highways

Description and Requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

We are located in the Infrastructure OU based in Bedfordshire and are responsible for bringing design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide. We are looking for a Commercial Manager – Highways to perform commercial management and specialist commercial duties as part of a project team.

• Ensure the scope, notices, terms and conditions of the project are implemented.
• Lead and develop the contract procedures, payments and variations together with contact entitlements.
• Fully administrate head contract so Skanska can obtain all of their entitlements and limit contractual risk.
• Ensure the cost plan/estimate and base data is received and integrated into commercial forecasting and reporting procedures.
• Lead and develop the strategy for the contracted works and the procurement procedures for the package scope, quantification, tender method, negotiation and subcontract documentation.

• Detailed working knowledge of contract/commercial law.
• Previous experience at Commercial Manager level.
• Experience of working in a commercial capacity within senior management teams.
• MRICS / MCInstCES qualified (highly desirable) or degree educated in a relevant subject.
• Previous experience working on major infrastructure contracts desirable.
• NEC Contract Experience – specifically NEC 4 Option C Target Cost.

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance.
• Professional development.
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave).

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at  or call  – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team.