Position: Commercial Manager

Location: Central London

£100,000 - £110,000 Per Annum + Package

We are working with a Major Tier One Civil Engineering contractor who are recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join its leadership team. This is a key role within one of the most complex and high‑value civils programmes in the country, offering the opportunity to influence commercial strategy and delivery on a nationally significant project.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will oversee major work packages exceeding £100m, ensuring robust commercial governance, strong cost control, and effective contract administration. You will work closely with project leadership, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to drive value, manage risk, and support successful programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts across large‑scale civils work packages
  • Manage commercial performance on packages valued £100m+
  • Support the Commercial Lead and provide clear commercial guidance to project teams
  • Develop and maintain strong commercial, financial, and reporting processes
  • Lead risk and opportunity management to protect and maximise commercial entitlement
  • Support contract reviews and ensure accurate monthly commercial reporting
  • Lead commercial negotiations with internal and external stakeholders
  • Monitor and evidence KPI performance across assigned packages
  • Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budgets
  • Provide timely, high‑quality information to support change control
  • Support procurement activities and prepare subcontract documentation
  • Manage subcontractors from award through to final account
  • Maintain detailed registers for variations, delays, EOTs, and claims

About You

  • Experienced as either a Commercial Manager or Senior QS looking to make the step up with a background in major civils or infrastructure
  • Experience working for a Tier 1/2 Civil Engineering Contractor
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts
  • Proven ability to manage high‑value packages in a complex programme environment
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder‑management skills
  • Confident in leading commercial discussions and driving commercial strategy
£100,000.00 - £110,000.00
Per annum
GBP100000 - GBP110000 per annum
Added 15/06/2026
Reference: 0001156_1781533323

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