Commercial Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead commercial management and procurement for COFA RIS3 technology packages and M25 DBFO lifecycle works. You’ll ensure value for money, governance and robust commercial oversight from procurement through final account. You will collaborate with National Highways, CPS and delivery teams to resolve commercial challenges and support programme delivery. This is a growth role with exposure to major infrastructure programmes and long-term asset performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management and procurement for COFA RIS3 technology packages and M25 DBFO lifecycle works
• Manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts (Option C and Option E) procurement and administration, including target costs
• Provide end-to-end commercial oversight from development to final account
• Review package pricing, scope, programme, risks and opportunities to ensure value for money
• Attend Collaborative Package Reviews and supply chain forums to assess readiness and risks
• Manage change control, compensation events, and whole-life costing for variations
• Oversee payments, Main Contract payment certificates and final accounts
• Support budgeting, forecasting and commercial reporting; identify risks and efficiencies
• Prepare, issue and administer contracts via Aconex and ensure governance compliance
• Conduct commercial audits and ensure contractual and financial controls
• Collaborate with CPS Project Managers, framework contractors and National Highways to resolve commercial challenges
• Maintain awareness of programme priorities, design maturity and delivery dependencies to mitigate risks

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with 5–10 years’ experience on civil engineering projects
• Experience on highways construction/maintenance preferred
• Strong NEC contract experience and cost testing
• Experience in collaborative culture and long-term stakeholder relationship management
• Ability to prioritise delivery objectives and communicate effectively
• Ability to performance manage and hold to account
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide constructive challenge
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with ownership of responsibilities

• collaborative
• strong communication
• ownership and accountability
• NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge
• Cost control and value for money
• Change control and compensation events

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