Commercial Manager

Job description

Commercial Manager – Dorset/Hybrid - £47,500

We’re working with a client looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to support the commercial and contractual management of a range of projects and portfolios.

This is a key role focused on protecting commercial interests, managing contractual risk, and supporting successful project delivery across complex and fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial and contractual activities across assigned projects and portfolios
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, subcontracts, and variations
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Support bid and proposal activity, including commercial reviews and risk assessments
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial role
• Strong understanding of contract law and standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, JCT, bespoke contracts)
• Skilled negotiator with strong stakeholder management capability
• Commercially aware, analytical, and confident making decisions
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Degree qualified in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Business, or a related discipline
• Professional qualification (or working towards) such as RICS, CIPS, or WorldCC
• Experience supporting complex projects within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related sectors

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dorset

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

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