Commercial Manager

Our client is a leading infrastructure services provider delivering essential projects across the utilities and civil engineering sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving commercial performance across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, and effective contract management within a fast-paced operational environment.

You'll lead a commercial team of up to 20 professionals, ranging from Graduate Quantity Surveyors through to Managing Quantity Surveyors, whilst supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects across the South of England.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management activities across multiple live infrastructure and civil engineering projects
• Administer NEC contracts, including management of change control and compensation events
• Produce CVRs, cost reports, and financial forecasts across a diverse project portfolio
• Ensure effective cost control, value recovery, and commercial governance throughout project lifecycles
• Manage procurement activities including subcontractor engagement, supplier negotiation, and contract administration
• Monitor commercial performance, cash flow, work in progress, and financial recovery processes
• Develop and enhance commercial processes, reporting structures, and forecasting methodologies
• Support operational teams in identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial risks
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development to a high-performing commercial team

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial role within Highways, Water, Rail, civil engineering, utilities, energy, infrastructure, or regulated sectors
• T1 Contracting experience – delivering on framwework agreements
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contract forms and change management processes
• Experience producing CVRs, commercial reporting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Advanced Excel and reporting system skills
• Experience managing procurement, subcontractors, and commercial administration activities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to manage and oversee a commercial team of 20.

Desirable Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
• Professional membership such as MRICS, MCICES, or equivalent
• Experience within regulated utilities, energy, infrastructure, or major civil engineering environments
• Track record of improving commercial systems, reporting, or governance processes
• Exposure to cost optimisation, value engineering, or continuous improvement initiatives

Location

This role will involve regular travel across operational sites and offices within the Thames Valley region, therefore flexibility to travel is required.

Benefits

• Salary up to £95,000 per annum
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Monday to Friday, 40-hour working week
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering major infrastructure projects

If you're an experienced Commercial Manager looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.