Commercial Lead - Civil Infrastructure Projects

Procter Street; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter Street is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across a portfolio of civil engineering projects in the North West. You will steer value, manage cost control, and drive profitability while mitigating risk and guiding contract performance.

Reporting to the Contracts Director, you will develop the team, oversee NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, valuations and final accounts, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver essential infrastructure

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering.
• Significant commercial management experience in civil engineering/highways/infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, risk management and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and development to the Commercial Team.
• Oversee NEC3/NEC4 contract administration incl. early warnings, compensation events, variations and notices.
• Produce and review monthly CVRs, forecasts and project reports; identify variances and improvement opportunities.
• Negotiate interim valuations, payment applications and final accounts with subcontractors.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor contracts with risk allocation and value for money.
• Identify commercial risks, maintain records and ensure governance compliance.
• Build strong client, consultant and supplier relationships; resolve commercial challenges.
• Work with Pre-Construction and Operations to improve systems, reporting and profitability.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management (NEC3/NEC4)

Cost control & forecasting (CVRs)

Final accounts negotiations

Procurement & subcontractor management

Risk & compliance

Client & stakeholder relationships

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Civil Engineering degree

Commercial Management degree

Job description

Procter Street is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across a portfolio of civil engineering projects in the North West. You will steer value, manage cost control, and drive profitability while mitigating risk and guiding contract performance.

Reporting to the Contracts Director, you will develop the team, oversee NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, valuations and final accounts, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver essential infrastructure