Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor based in Coventry, recognised for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK. Working on critical schemes within multiple heavy civils sectors, this contractor has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and safe delivery in challenging ground conditions. With a strong order book and a clear growth strategy, they are actively seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to take overall responsibility for leading and developing their commercial function.This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Coventry office.Your new roleAs Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across the commercial team, taking ownership of all commercial, contractual and financial aspects of the business''s project portfolio. Sitting at senior management level, this role will be pivotal in protecting margin, managing risk and supporting sustainable growth across heavy civils projects.Key responsibilities will include:Leading, mentoring and developing the commercial teamFull commercial governance across multiple heavy civils projectsOversight of NEC and bespoke contracts, including change control and claims strategyCommercial input to tenders, pre-construction planning and risk managementManaging client relationships at senior level and leading commercial negotiationsDriving accurate forecasting, CVRs and cashflow managementSuppo