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 within construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, utilities, rail, defence or major capital projects.Strong NEC contract knowledge.Experience managing high-value and complex ..... full job details .....