Commercial Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Beverley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting for an experienced Project Commercial Manager on behalf of a well-established construction business in East Yorkshire. The role focuses on end-to-end commercial management from inception to final account, handling NEC contracts and ensuring financial robustness of major projects.

You will work with operational colleagues to maintain commercial performance, manage variations, cash flow and reporting, and support final accounts with clients and

Qualifications

• Proven experience administering NEC contracts on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, commercial reporting and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of construction contract law.
• Analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end commercial management across allocated construction projects.
• Manage project costs, margins and cash flow to maximise commercial performance.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely applications for payment.
• Produce and maintain project cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
• Review NEC contract documentation to identify commercial risks, opportunities and compliance requirements.
• Manage variations, change control and compensation events.
• Support the timely agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Monitor project performance against cost plans, identifying risks to profitability and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure alignment on project progress and commercial performance.
• Support commercial review processes and maintain accurate reporting within business systems.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, valuations and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure prompt cash collection and resolution of commercial queries.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost management

Commercial reporting

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: East Yorkshire (Office-based with occasional project travel as required)

Job Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing construction business for an experienced Project Commercial Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful commercial team and play a key role in delivering high-value construction projects.

Working closely with operational and commercial colleagues, you will take ownership of the commercial management of a major project from inception through to final account. You'll be responsible for maintaining commercial performance, managing contractual obligations under NEC contracts, and ensuring the project remains financially robust.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end commercial management across allocated construction projects.
• Manage project costs, margins and cash flow to maximise commercial performance.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely applications for payment.
• Produce and maintain project cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
• Review NEC contract documentation to identify commercial risks, opportunities and compliance requirements.
• Manage variations, change control and compensation events.
• Support the timely agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Monitor project performance against cost plans, identifying risks to profitability and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure alignment on project progress and commercial performance.
• Support commercial review processes and maintain accurate reporting within business systems.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, valuations and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure prompt cash collection and resolution of commercial queries.

About You

We're looking for an experienced commercial professional who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience administering and managing NEC contracts.
• Proven experience working on large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of cost management, commercial reporting and contract administration.
• An understanding of construction contract law.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

If you're an experienced Senior QS, Managing QS or Commercial Manager with a strong background in NEC contracts and a passion for delivering commercially successful projects, we'd love to hear from you.