Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Major Energy Infrastructure Project | Bury St Edmunds

Exciting opportunity to play a key role in Britain’s renewable energy future.

Our client, a leading construction and civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a landmark energy infrastructure project. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical piece of national infrastructure supporting offshore renewable energy generation and the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.

This substantial design and build contract involves the construction of a new electrical substation connecting major offshore wind generation to the National Grid. The scheme encompasses large‑scale earthworks, new access roads and highway junctions, complex reinforced concrete works, and steel‑framed buildings housing cutting‑edge power distribution equipment. Construction commences spring 2025 with completion targeted for December 2027.

As Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial function across this major infrastructure project, including line‑managing a team of Quantity Surveyors, managing procurement and tendering processes, maximising cash flow through effective valuations, preparing CVR reports and forecasts, and managing variations, final accounts and commercial close‑out.

• Formal qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Proven track record managing commercial activities on major infrastructure projects
• Strong NEC contract experience is essential
• Experience leading commercial teams

Desirable:
Chartered status (MRICS/MCIOB) or working towards chartership.