Commercial Manager

Position: Commercial Manager

Location: UK-wide site travel Ideally Based in the South

Salary: £100,000+ DOE + package

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A leading Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of a substantial portfolio of infrastructure works across the UK. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for driving commercial performance, governance, and strategy across projects valued initially between £70M–£100M+, with strong growth pipeline

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, including the Commercial Director and Contracts Director, playing a key part in shaping the future direction of the business.

Commercial Manager Position Remuneration

• Salary £100k+ DOE
• Company car / allowance
• Discretionary bonus
• Life assurance
• Generous pension
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Senior leadership exposure with influence on business strategy

Commercial Manager Job Overview

• Lead the full commercial function across a portfolio of civil engineering projects
• Oversee commercial performance including CVRs, forecasting, cashflow, and WIP management
• Drive margin improvement, risk mitigation, and commercial governance across all projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
• Act as the senior escalation point for contractual and commercial issues
• Manage subcontractor procurement, cost control, and entitlement recovery
• Oversee valuations, applications, compensation events, and final account agreements
• Lead commercial reviews, audits, and performance reporting to senior leadership and Operating Board
• Support work-winning activities, helping secure future projects and long-term client relationships
• Provide strategic commercial insight to support business planning and growth

Commercial Manager Position Requirements

• Management of a team of quantity surveyors, costing staff and project planners xwzovoh
• Degree qualified, or equivalent
• Experience of development and implementation of procedures
• Civil engineering works experience
• Knowledge of a wide range of contract conditions
• Extensive knowledge of contract forms including NEC, JCT and bespoke contracts
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
• Evidence new ways of thinking which deliver benefits
• Ability to influence others
• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards