Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager - Infrastructure / Utilities (Contract, Inside IR35)

Location:

Tamworth (hybrid working)
Rate:
Competitive (Inside IR35)

A growing and highly regarded project and programme consultancy is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of complex infrastructure programmes across the Utilities, Rail and wider Infrastructure sectors.

This is a client-facing contract role, embedded within project and programme teams, providing expert commercial leadership across pre- and post-contract stages, procurement, and contract management.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of commercial management activities across your designated project portfolio. You will use your experience of supplier relationships, contract administration and commercial governance to drive efficiencies, manage risk and ensure robust cost control.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making while ensuring compliance with contractual and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, monitor and report on all commercial aspects of projects in line with corporate governance and cost reporting requirements
Lead commercial review, valuation and approval of high-value / high-risk contractor applications
Provide expert advice on change control, scope changes and risk mitigation
Prepare and process payment applications and invoices, attend valuation meetings and manage commercial correspondence and contractual notices
Lead final account settlements and project close-out activities
Support cost analysis, benchmarking and continuous improvement of estimating processes
Assist with pre-contract procurement, negotiation of contract prices and commercial strategy
Provide NEC and JCT contract and procurement advice to project teams

About You

Extensive experience in commercial management within infrastructure, utilities, rail or major capital programmes
Strong background in pre- and post-contract commercial management
Proven experience working in principal contract roles
Confident operating in client-facing or consultancy environments
Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract
Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Qualifications & Requirements

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
Chartered status (RICS) or actively working towards chartership
Solid experience across commercial governance, cost control and contract administration
Right to work in the UKWhy Apply?

Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure programmes
Long-term contract potential within a growing consultancy
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes
Supportive, people-first consultancy culture