Commercial Manager

Job description

Commercial Manager -Civil Engineering, Utilities, Power, Infrastructure or Construction

Hampshire/ Hybrid

£70,000- £80,000 + Package

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will take full responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple frameworks and projects, leading a commercial team and supporting the business from tender stage through to final account.

This is a senior role requiring strong NEC contract expertise, leadership capability, and the confidence to challenge risk, drive value, and support operational and work-winning teams. You will play a key part in regional financial control, governance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contractual Management

• Lead the commercial management of multiple NEC3/NEC4 and bespoke contracts from award to completion
• Identify, manage and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements, financial plans and governance standards
• Manage the dispute, defects and final account processes with clients and subcontractors
• Attend client meetings and manage contractual KPIs and commercial performance

Financial Control & Reporting

• Produce and manage CVRs, cash flow forecasts and cost/value reports
• Take ownership of invoicing, applications for payment, and debt management
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager with regional management accounts and contract reviews
• Ensure accurate forecasting, risk management and cost control across all projects
• Oversee quotation approvals and ensure correct contract orders are in place

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Manage and administer supply chain contracts and agreements
• Oversee subcontractor accounts, including applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Issue and certify Payment Certificates and Pay Less Notices, maintaining full audit trails
• Minimise variation costs and protect commercial positions throughout delivery

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and develop the Commercial Team, ensuring high standards and timely delivery
• Establish and run monthly project and senior project review meetings
• Promote best practice, consistency and continuous improvement across commercial processes
• Act as a role model for professional standards, collaboration and accountability

Work Winning & Pre-Construction

• Provide commercial support to work-winning and pre-construction teams
• Support and participate in pre-tender reviews and bid submissions
• Provide cost advice and value engineering solutions where appropriate

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience managing the commercial performance of multiple projects or frameworks
• Strong practical knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Experience leading and developing a commercial or QS team
• Excellent MS Excel and financial reporting skills
• Confident communicator able to engage with clients, senior stakeholders and site teams

Desirable

• Background in civil engineering, utilities, power, infrastructure or construction
• Experience managing high-volume or framework-based projects

Benefits

• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid / Electric Vehicles)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (mental health support, counselling and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes and Give As You Earn
• Structured personal development and progression programme

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hampshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-01-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English