Senior Commercial Manager

Overview

As Senior Commercial Manager you will lead contracting and commercial activity across RNLI estates, shaping major and minor works and procurement. You’ll support the Estates team in delivering the 5-Year Plan and the broader strategy for 2040, handling contract documents, tenders, and performance reporting. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to secure favourable terms while mitigating risks in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. This is a pivotal role at a time of organisational growth and transformation.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary 62,623 – 73,674
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cashplan option

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level contracting support across capital and maintenance projects
• Draft and edit contract documents for major and minor works
• Tender and evaluate construction works and manage procurement processes
• Monitor contract/programme deadlines and performance; report on commercial position
• Analyse costs, compensation events and claims to secure favourable terms
• Support governance and compliance with NEC/JCT contracts and CDM regulations

Key requirements

• RICS qualification
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts
• Experience managing compensation events and claims on projects
• Experience with CDM regulations
• Tendering experience for new projects
• Senior/Commercial Manager background in construction/estates with QS exposure

• Pragmatic problem solving
• Hands-on and proactive approach
• Calm and capable under busy workloads
• NEC contracts
• JCT contracts
• Tendering and procurement processes

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