Senior commercial manager

Position: Senior commercial manager (Permanent)
We're working with a well-established specialist civil engineering and reinforced concrete contractor delivering complex structural and infrastructure packages in the South West. Due to continued growth and a strong secured pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across multiple high-value schemes.

The Role

This is a strategic commercial leadership position overseeing major RC frame, groundworks, and structural packages. You'll take ownership of commercial performance from pre-construction through to final account, managing risk, maximising margin, and leading a team of Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading commercial strategy across multiple live projects
Overseeing contract administration under NEC and/or JCT forms
Managing change control, CVRs, cost reporting and forecasting
Driving procurement strategy and subcontract negotiations
Supporting bid teams during tender and pre-construction phases
Building and maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships
Mentoring and developing the wider commercial team

About You

Proven experience in a Senior Commercial Manager or Commercial Lead role
Strong background within civil engineering, groundworks or RC frame environments
Demonstrable experience managing multi-project portfolios
Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts (JCT also beneficial)
Commercially astute with strong negotiation and leadership capability
Experience working with Tier 1 main contractors or specialist subcontractors

What's on Offer

Opportunity to lead the commercial function on technically challenging, high-profile schemes
Strong pipeline of secured work in the South West
Competitive salary and comprehensive package
Long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor

If you're looking to step into a senior leadership role where you can genuinely influence commercial performance and business growth, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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