Commercial Manager / Lead- Civil Engineering

Overview

In this role you will lead commercial activities for a Midlands civil engineering contractor on schemes up to £100m. You’ll work with a cross-functional team to maximise margins, guide tendering and contract decisions, and develop commercial procedures. You’ll coach and manage a QS team, drive KPI development, and maintain robust commercial governance on large highway and infrastructure projects. This is a performance-focused opportunity in a reputable firm that values work-life balance and strong client delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive holiday package
• bank holidays
• life assurance
• company pension scheme
• childcare vouchers
• industry leading car allowance

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize commercial plans to maximise margin
• Provide contractual guidance across NEC/JCT frameworks
• Manage the monthly commercial audit process
• Develop and implement commercial KPIs
• Coach and lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, cost controllers and project planners
• Advise on tendering process and contract strategy
• Improve commercial procedures and appraisal/objective setting
• Support project teams with cost control and financial reporting

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• 10 years’ experience in civil engineering on highways, structures, and infrastructure
• Experience on schemes worth 20M+
• RICS-qualified preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software
• NEC and JCT contract experience
• Contractual advisory experience in tendering
• Proven coaching and leadership ability
• Ability to develop and promote commercial KPIs
• Proven ability to manage a team of QS, costing staff and planners

• coaching/mentoring
• leadership
• communication
• NEC contract experience
• JCT contract experience
• Microsoft Office (and related software)

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