Commercial Manager
Our client, a prominent player in the power distribution and transmission sector, is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves driving commercial performance across a portfolio of civil engineering and utilities projects, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, and effective NEC contract management within a dynamic infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial management across multiple live civil engineering and utilities projects
- Administer NEC contracts (A/B/C), including management of Compensation Events and change control
- Produce CVRs, cost reports, and end-to-end financial forecasting across project portfolios
- Oversee budgets ranging from £400k to £9m, ensuring strong cost control and value recovery
- Manage procurement activity including subcontractor negotiation, supplier selection, and contract administration
- Monitor WIP, cash flow, debt, and financial performance to ensure accurate forecasting and recovery
- Develop and implement commercial processes including value recognition and WBS structures
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to identify and mitigate commercial risks
Job Requirements:
Essential
- Proven experience in commercial management within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and Compensation Event processes
- Experience producing CVRs, cost forecasting, and financial performance reporting
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage large financial datasets
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial/project reporting tools
- Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, and contract administration
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple live projects
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Professional membership (MRICS, CICES or equivalent)
- Experience in infrastructure delivery (utilities, energy, civils rather than new build housing/commercial)
- Experience improving commercial processes, reporting structures, or forecasting systems
- Exposure to value engineering or cost optimisation initiatives
This role will require regular travel between Swindon, Ruislip, and Oxford to support project and operational requirements across the region.
Benefits:
- Private Healthcare
- Car allowance of £5500 or company car
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holiday
Our client is committed to ensuring every team member feels supported, developed, and valued throughout their career. Alongside the opportunity to work on significant UK infrastructure projects, a comprehensive benefits package is offered, continuously developed as the organisation grows. As part of a rapidly expanding company, there are genuine opportunities for career progression, experience broadening, and long-term career development.
If you are a driven Commercial Manager ready to take on new challenges and advance your career within the power distribution and transmission sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.