The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to take on a key leadership position within a major civil engineering and infrastructure programme. The role will involve overseeing commercial strategy, managing project finances, and ensuring effective contractual compliance across a portfolio of challenging and high-profile works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial aspects of allocated projects, ensuring strong financial control and risk management

• Oversee contract administration, with specific focus on NEC Option C contracts

• Develop commercial strategy to maximise value and minimise risk

• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and performance

• Provide leadership to the commercial team, supporting Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors in their development

• Work closely with project and senior leadership teams to ensure alignment between commercial and operational delivery

• Produce accurate reporting on costs, forecasts, and project performance

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record as a Commercial Manager, ideally within civil engineering or utilities

• Strong and demonstrable experience working with NEC Option C contracts

• Background in leading teams and developing commercial functions

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience