Commercial Manager

Location: Oxfordshire

Commercial Manager

Our client, a prominent player in the power distribution and transmission sector, is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves driving commercial performance across a portfolio of civil engineering and utilities projects, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, and effective NEC contract management within a dynamic infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead commercial management across multiple live civil engineering and utilities projects
Administer NEC contracts (A/B/C), including management of Compensation Events and change control
Produce CVRs, cost reports, and end-to-end financial forecasting across project portfolios
Oversee budgets ranging from £400k to £9m, ensuring strong cost control and value recovery
Manage procurement activity including subcontractor negotiation, supplier selection, and contract administration
Monitor WIP, cash flow, debt, and financial performance to ensure accurate forecasting and recovery
Develop and implement commercial processes including value recognition and WBS structures
Collaborate with project managers and engineers to identify and mitigate commercial risks

Job Requirements:

Essential

Proven experience in commercial management within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and Compensation Event processes
Experience producing CVRs, cost forecasting, and financial performance reporting
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage large financial datasets
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial/project reporting tools
Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, and contract administration
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple live projects
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
Professional membership (MRICS, CICES or equivalent)
Experience in infrastructure delivery (utilities, energy, civils rather than new build housing/commercial)
Experience improving commercial processes, reporting structures, or forecasting systems
Exposure to value engineering or cost optimisation initiatives
This role will require regular travel between Swindon, Ruislip, and Oxford to support project and operational requirements across the region.

Benefits:

Private Healthcare
Car allowance of £5500 or company car
25 days holiday plus Bank Holiday
Our client is committed to ensuring every team member feels supported, developed, and valued throughout their career. Alongside the opportunity to work on significant UK infrastructure projects, a comprehensive benefits package is offered, continuously developed as the organisation grows. As part of a rapidly expanding company, there are genuine opportunities for career progression, experience broadening, and long-term career development.
If you are a driven Commercial Manager ready to take on new challenges and advance your career within the power distribution and transmission sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team