Senior Commercial Manager

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager

Full time employment

Teesside

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

This opportunity supports the delivery of a first-of-a-kind, fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, playing a key role in the development of the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

A dynamic Senior Commercial Manager is required to contribute to this major project based in Redcar and Cleveland.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for the financial management of the MEH scope from inception through tendering, contract negotiation, and commercial delivery. As a key member of the project delivery team, you will lead the commercial and financial success of the project.
• The role covers a wide range of responsibilities including risk management, procurement, contract management, financial reporting, and supply chain management.
• You will typically have experience managing and developing a commercial team and be a Chartered Member of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards), acting as a mentor and role model while maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Governance

Adhere to governance requirements and maximise LEAN/digital opportunities

Commercial Management

• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Understand economic factors impacting the construction industry
• Knowledge of dispute resolution processes and techniques
• Apply relevant legislation and liaise with legal experts
• Prepare estimates and tender submissions
• Represent financial and contractual interests with clients
• Manage commercial relationships with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders
• Coordinate procurement, planning, estimating, and supply chain functions
• Manage and report commercial risk and opportunities
• Oversee management of disallowed costs

Commercial Administration

• Provide input into buildability and value engineering reviews
• Feed commercial data into planning and estimating
• Maximise digital opportunities
• Review tenders and cost data
• Prepare and manage target costs
• Coordinate the commercial team to address programme issues
• Oversee earned value management
• Prepare and review monthly CVR and commercial reports
• Report on commercial performance
• Share commercial insights with planning, estimating, marketing, and sales

Procurement

• Define supply chain requirements and advise on contract strategies
• Develop and manage procurement plans

Who We're Looking For

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards)
• CSCS Card (Professionally Qualified Person)

Benefits

• Competitive/negotiable salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car (if applicable)
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Refer and earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Middlesbrough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-04-2026

Profession type

Sales

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