Commercial Manager

Our client is a leading infrastructure contractor working across the Railway, Highways and Power sectors, and specialising in the delivery of sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions.

They have recently tendered and been awarded a number of Major Project M&E packages and are looking to build a project delivery and commercial team, with over 5 years guaranteed work.

They are looking to recruit Commercial Manager with a passion for driving change and delivering value in large-scale construction projects, with strong M&E / MEP / MEICA self-delivery experience, and has worked on large scale infrastructure projects (e.g. new build railways stations or major refurbs, Airports, Data Centres, water infrastructure etc.).

Commercial Manager (Change Lead) roles and responsibilities:

• You will work closely with the Technical and Construction Delivery teams to ensure the commercial and financial success of the project. This role is crucial in maximising value engineering, optioneering, and mitigating strategies, ensuring that every opportunity is captured and aligned with client expectations.
• Contract Management: Oversee NEC3 Option C Contract administration and reporting, focusing on change management.
• Value Engineering: Lead efforts in value engineering, from Compensation Event Quotation development to formal submission and negotiation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external client stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Lead Change Management and Risk Reduction meetings, providing commercial risk advice to the wider project team.
• Commercial Governance: Ensure compliance with commercial governance, and maintain accurate commercial records.

Commercial Manager (Change Lead) requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or equivalent construction related qualification.
• 10 years' experience working in major building and MEP works.
• Proficient in managing NEC3 contracts and a strong understanding of UK contract law are essential.
• Experienced in self-delivery of projects from pricing and award, through to final accounts.
• Have proven ability to manage large teams, with excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• An analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail, capable of identifying and mitigating potential project risks.
• A flexible, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment, with a 'can do' attitude.

Commercial Manager (Change Lead) benefits:

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest and most exciting infrastructure projects, with one of the UK's leading M&E contractors, with long-term guaranteed work.
• Flexible working available
• Very competitive salary and benefits package
• Immediate role.

If you are interested in this Senior Commercial Manager (Change Lead) role, apply now.