Senior Framework Commercial Manager

Part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, Volker Stevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

We're looking for an exceptional Senior Commercial Framework Manager to lead the commercial delivery of the Clyde Commercial Framework
, overseeing a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure projects ranging from £30m to £250m
.

This is a high-profile leadership role for an experienced commercial professional, likely from a Commercial Director, Head of Commercial, Framework Director, Senior Commercial Manager background, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects and leading high-performing teams.

You’ll be responsible for driving commercial excellence across multiple projects, developing strategic client relationships, managing risk, maximising profitability, and ensuring successful delivery throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Lead the commercial performance of a major framework portfolio valued between £30m and £250m.
• Provide strategic commercial direction, governance, and contractual expertise.
• Drive profitability, cash flow, risk management, and value creation across all projects.
• Ensure robust forecasting, reporting, change management, and commercial controls.

• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Identify and secure future opportunities within the framework.
• Represent the business at executive, client, and industry level.
• Maintain a collaborative approach while protecting the company's commercial interests.

• Support major bids, tenders, negotiated work, and framework opportunities.
• Lead commercial input into pricing, contract reviews, procurement strategies, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to sustainable growth through strong client engagement and commercial insight.

• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams across the framework.
• Create high-performing teams through coaching, succession planning, and capability development.
• Support recruitment and resource planning, ensuring the right people are in place for future success.

• Develop and oversee effective procurement strategies.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Ensure projects are procured efficiently and delivered in line with commercial objectives.

You’ll bring significant experience within infrastructure, civil engineering, transportation, utilities, defence, energy, or major construction projects, together with:

• Proven leadership of large, complex project or framework portfolios.
• Experience managing projects valued between £30m and £250m+.
• Strong contractual, commercial, and financial management expertise.
• Exceptional stakeholder and client relationship skills.
• The ability to influence senior leaders and drive performance across multiple teams.
• A passion for developing people and creating a culture of commercial excellence.

Desirable

• An accredited course by the royal institution of chartered surveyors (RICS), the chartered institute of building (CIOB) or the chartered institution of civil engineering surveyors (ICES).
• Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• Adequate experience as a Senior Commercial Manager / Senior…