Commercial Manager

Our Mobility Commercial Management team is growing, creating an excellent opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of Rail, Highway and Aviation projects throughout the UK. You will be responsible for small projects or defined elements of larger cost management commissions, ensuring all work is delivered to agreed standards and in line with client expectations.

• Support the delivery of cost management services across Rail, Highway and Aviation projects within the Mobility portfolio.
• Manage cost monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis for allocated projects, working within established financial processes.
• Prepare and contribute to cost plans, budgets, estimates and commercial reports to support effective decision-making.
• Assist senior colleagues with the management of small to medium-scale commissions or key components of larger assignments.
• Identify risks, issues and commercial challenges, escalating to senior team members where appropriate.
• Provide guidance on risk and compliance principles, ensuring work aligns with organisational procedures.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders through clear and professional communication.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by helping to refine cost management processes and promote service innovation.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in cost or commercial management within infrastructure, transport or construction projects.
• Experience with in the Rail, Highway or Aviation sectors is an advantage.
• Experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including application of contract mechanisms, managing compensation events and supporting compliant commercial delivery.
• Strong technical capability, with the ability to analyse data, interpret cost information and produce accurate commercial documentation.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload, work independently and remain organised under pressure.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and cost management methodology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Near-attainment or attainment of a relevant professional qualification (e.g., RICS); CSCS card holder or willingness to obtain a CSCS card.