Commercial Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead commercial management across a portfolio of civils and infrastructure projects in the Midlands, ensuring safe delivery, profitability and contractual compliance. You will provide commercial leadership to operation teams, clients and senior stakeholders to drive performance and support business growth. The role offers hybrid work with site travel from Northampton and other Midlands locations. You will shape commercial strategy, manage risk and maximise value across multiple schemes.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days annual leave
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Employee benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple civils and infrastructure projects
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise profitability
• Manage CVRs, forecasting, cashflow and financial reporting
• Oversee budgets and monitor commercial performance across projects
• Manage NEC, JCT and ICC contracts, ensuring contractual compliance
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and supply chain management
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and change control
• Oversee valuations, final accounts and cash collection
• Provide commercial support during pre-construction, tender reviews and bid submissions
• Lead, mentor and develop Managing Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Support dispute resolution and provide contractual advice where required
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance and commercial controls
• Drive continuous improvement and commercial best practice across the business

Key requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Extensive commercial management experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor
• Strong background delivering Civils & Infrastructure projects
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and leading commercial teams
• Excellent knowledge of NEC, JCT and ICC contracts
• Strong financial management, forecasting and commercial reporting experience
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial risk
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems
• MRICS or MCIOB (desirable)

• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership
• NEC, JCT and ICC contract knowledge
• CVR forecasting and cashflow management
• Budgeting and financial reporting

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