Commercial Manager

Overview

In this role you will manage commercial and contractual aspects of large professional services and construction contracts for a major energy infrastructure programme. You will help shape contract administration, risk planning and commercial strategy while contributing to electronic contract management systems. You work closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to drive value and mitigate risk. This is a chance to influence Britain’s future power projects within a supportive, development‑focused consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

• generous holiday allowance
• flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• volunteering opportunities
• strong career development and training
• competitive salary with reviews

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts under NEC3 Options A, C, and E, including drafting and reviewing early warning notices and assessing Compensation Events
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and update project risk registers
• Carry out contract administration duties: valuations, payment certifications, programme assessments
• Support procurement activities from tender strategy and supplier engagement to contract award and post‑award monitoring
• Contribute to the development and operation of electronic contract management systems
• Identify and manage commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Support supply chain performance reviews and negotiations

Key requirements

• Experience in Construction environment or engineering discipline
• Experience in Cost Management; Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering sector exposure essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; methodical and problem-solving approach
• Experience with SAP and CEMAR
• Experience operating NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of a Chartered Institute (RICS, CIOB, APM, AcostE) preferred

• strong communication (written and verbal)
• problem-solving
• methodical thinking
• NEC3/NEC4 contract experience
• SAP
• CEMAR

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