Commercial Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Job summary

Galliford Try is recruiting a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on local authority infrastructure projects across Bedfordshire, including a flagship national scheme. The role focuses on commercial performance, contract management and financial control, working with delivery teams, clients and supply chain partners to maximise value and manage risk.

We seek an experienced professional with NEC contracts experience, strong budgets, and proactive risk management to ensure robust

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost control and financial performance.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Oversee procurement and commercial management of subcontract packages.
• Administer NEC contracts and manage compensation events, variations and change control.
• Monitor commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Manage subcontractor payments, valuations, final accounts and contractual obligations.
• Work closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Support the successful delivery of project objectives through effective commercial governance and reporting.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Commercial Manager – Local Authority Infrastructure
Bedfordshire
Up to £110,000 + Company Package
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join Galliford Try, working on local authority infrastructure schemes, including one of the country's flagship infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure works, taking responsibility for commercial performance, contract management and financial control.

Working alongside project delivery teams and key stakeholders, you will help ensure projects are delivered commercially successfully while managing risk, maximising value and maintaining robust contractual processes.

The position would suit a Commercial Manager with a strong civil engineering background who is comfortable operating in a client-facing environment and managing the commercial requirements of complex infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost control and financial performance.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Oversee procurement and commercial management of subcontract packages.
• Administer NEC contracts and manage compensation events, variations and change control.
• Monitor commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Manage subcontractor payments, valuations, final accounts and contractual obligations.
• Work closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Support the successful delivery of project objectives through effective commercial governance and reporting.

About You

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience working on local authority, highways or other public-sector infrastructure schemes would be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and change management.
• Experience managing project budgets, commercial reporting and subcontract packages.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to managing commercial risk and driving project performance.

The Package

• Salary up to £110,000, depending on experience.
• Company benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on significant local authority infrastructure schemes, including a flagship national project.