Commercial Manager

Your new company
We are supporting a confidential client delivering one of the UK's most significant long-term infrastructure and energy programmes.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a highly complex engineering environment, providing commercial leadership across major construction, infrastructure and engineering contracts throughout the project life cycle.

The role will be instrumental in supporting the successful delivery of a nationally important programme with substantial long-term investment and development.
Your new role

Lead commercial and procurement activities across major contracts.
Support contract drafting, negotiation and administration.
Provide advice on contract strategy, risk allocation and commercial models.
Manage cost forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting.
Oversee change control, valuations and final accounts.
Ensure contractual compliance and effective commercial governance.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
Lead commercial negotiations and dispute avoidance activities.
Build strong relationships with project teams, contractors and stakeholders.
Provide leadership and mentoring to junior commercial professionals.

What you'll need to succeed

Significant commercial, quantity surveying or procurement experience.

Experience with in construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, utilities, rail, defence or major capital projects.
Strong NEC contract knowledge.
Experience managing high-value and complex contracts.
Expertise in cost control, forecasting, change management and commercial reporting.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Desirable:

Public sector or regulated environment experience.
Team leadership or mentoring experience.
Understanding of governance and assurance processes.
Professional qualifications such as MRICS, MCIPS or equivalent.

What you'll get in return

Excellent Defined Benefit Pension Scheme - 22%
Annual bonus of up to 7%
Relocation package (where applicable)
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
25 days annual leave plus
Bank holidays
Christmas closure
Privilege days
Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities
Inclusive and collaborative culture
What you need to do now
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