Commercial Manager Pathway; Government Projects

• Job Reference: RACMP
  040226
• Job Title: Commercial Manager Pathway (Government Projects)
• Salary: £Competitive DOE + package
• Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Commercial Manager Pathway - Are you looking for a Commercial Manager Pathway role? Interested in playing a leading role within a market leading employer?

VANRATH are recruiting for a Commercial Manager Pathway to work for a market leading employer, working alongside a large public sector body.

Remuneration: £Competitive DOE + package

Build your commercial career with a structured pathway to Commercial Manager. The business is seeking a motivated individual to join the team as a Commercial & Contracts Lead, supporting delivery of a major NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC) within their property management portfolio. This role forms the first step in the Commercial Manager Pathway, offering targeted development, mentoring, and professional growth.

• Structured commercial skills development plan
• Mentoring from experienced commercial leaders
• Exposure to complex commercial decision‑making
• Clear progression route to Commercial Manager

• Support commercial and contractual management of a high‑profile NEC4 TSC contract
• Assist with contract administration, change control, performance monitoring, and commercial assurance
• Work closely with operational teams and suppliers to ensure value, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Gain exposure across the full commercial lifecycle, building capability for future leadership

• To implement and manage the commercial and financial processes required by the business and the Client
• Managing and leading a team of Quantity Surveyors who will be responsible for financially delivering the Client's annual capital and maintenance budgets
• Liaising with and supporting internal key stakeholders within the commercial team who have the responsibility for controlling, monitoring and forecasting financial performance, as well as having contractual responsibilities for providing key deliverables on behalf of the Client
• Identifying, optimising and driving economic efficiencies in all areas of the contract
• Accountable and responsible for the ensuring contract administration and compliance tasks are actioned, discharged and completed.
• To be part of the Contract Leadership Team and taking accountability and responsibility for developing, providing and supporting the strategic vision for the contract. This will involve decision making and working collaboratively with other members of the Contract Leadership Team.

• Lead the commercial function of the contract leadership team
• Implement all Company finance processes and policies
• Implement the Clients finance processes and policies where applicable
• Ensure implementation of all contract obligations
• Assist with the re-procurement strategy for the clients supply chain and Company internal supply chain
• Implement, manage, forecast, control and report on contract financial management processes
• Identify efficiencies and improvements in internal and client financial reporting processes/products
• Act as an ambassador of the contract team and lead on engagement with the client's financial team
• Ensure contract compliance
• Ensure all commercial and financial processes are designed and implemented
• Effective management of direct reports and development of the team
• Effective management of commercial risk and opportunities

• Degree qualified in a relevant field
• 5 years'+ experience in the industry working for a reputable consultancy
• NEC contract administration experience (ideally NEC4)
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive mindset and commitment to professional development
• Experience in preparing tender documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, employees and other key stakeholders at all levels
• Strong leadership skills with capability of leading and managing teams, ensuring projects are delivered to time and within budget
• Highly numerate with financial analytical skills, adept at complex financial…