Commercial Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager based in Barrow-in-Furness. You will manage the commercial aspects of critical projects, ensuring compliance, cost control, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience, knowledge of NEC contracts, and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Generous Pension

Private Medical Care after 2 years

Staying Away Allowance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as a Commercial Manager within civil engineering, nuclear, or access industry's.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage project costs, risks, and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function of projects and manage a team.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and present commercial reports for senior management.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Bennett and game are currently working with a specialist contractor providing scaffolding, access solutions, surface preparation, protective coatings, and industrial cleaning to some of the UK's most complex and high-profile projects. Operating across sectors including nuclear, marine, energy, infrastructure, and defence, they deliver safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that support main contractors and asset owners in maintaining and enhancing critical facilities.

Our client is now seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team, supporting a major project based in Barrow-in-Furness. The Commercial Manager will be reporting to senior leadership, the Commercial Manager will take responsibility for the commercial management of a key project, ensuring contractual compliance, cost control, and effective stakeholder management. This role will be based predominantly on-site in Barrow-in-Furness (minimum 4 days per week), with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial function of project, managing a team of 2
• Administer contracts (Bespoke forms), ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead cost management, including forecasting, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Provide commercial support to project delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Prepare and present commercial reports for senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with company policies and governance procedures.
• Providing commercial input into tenders and business planning

Commercial Manager job requirements

• 3-5 years' experience as a Commercial Manager within civil engineering, nuclear, or access industry's
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (and experience with bespoke contracts is desirable).
• Proven ability to manage project costs, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Flexible to be site-based in Barrow-in-Furness at least 4 days per week.
• UK Passport holder - able to pass security clearance checks due to the highly secure nature of the project

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 80,000 - 90,000
• Car Allowance
• Generous Pension
• Private Medical Care After 2 years of service
• Staying away allowance

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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