Senior Commercial Manager

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At Amey, we're driven by a shared purpose: delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that improve lives, connect communities, and support the UK's future. As we continue to grow and deliver some of the nation's most important projects and services such as Rail and Engineering projects , we're looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join our team.

• Champion Amey’sZero Harmculture and support delivery of Target Zero Action Plans.
• Build strong, collaborative client relationships to support delivery, manage change, resolve conflict, and position Amey for future opportunities.
• Drive consistency and excellence in commercial processes across pre‑and post‑contract stages.
• Apply commercial best practice to maximise value, minimise risk, and deliver customer‑focused outcomes.
• Lead opportunity and risk management using established business tools.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure robust cost control, including budgets, forecasts, and WIP management.
• Manage the change process, ensuring all contractual notices and early warnings are issued within required timescales.
• Advise senior Commercial and Operational leads on contractual obligations, claims, and extensions of time.
• Ensure accurate, timely Applications for Payment and Final Account submissions.
• Support bid teams in developing commercially sound solutions that translate into successful delivery.
• Lead commercial mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring tender strategies are understood and implemented.
• Support supply chain strategy and ensure subcontractors are procured and managed effectively.
• Oversee KPI performance, reporting, and compliance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Commercial team, promoting an inclusive and open working environment.
• Embed commercial awareness across operational and non‑commercial teams.

• Degree or master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (desirable).
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and progression toward membership of a relevant professional institution.

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance within commercial frameworks.
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract, including those used in the support services sector.
• Awareness of industry trends and their implications for Amey.
• Ability to build strong client relationships while protecting contractual entitlements.
• Skilled negotiator with confident presentation abilities.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment.

• Proven track record in quantity surveying or commercial management, with significant experience in a senior role.
• Demonstrated success in managing main contracts.
• Strong background in supply chain procurement, management, and accounting.
• Detailed understanding of dispute resolution processes and record‑keeping requirements.
• Experience in commercial and financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience recruiting, leading, and developing a Commercial team.

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

With dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

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