Commercial Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Beverley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established construction business in recruiting an experienced Project Commercial Manager. The role is office-based in East Yorkshire with occasional project travel, delivering commercial leadership from inception to final account.

You will manage costs, cash flow and variances, prepare payment applications, and maintain forecasts and NEC contract compliance. Collaborate with operations to maximise profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience administering NEC contracts.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of cost management, reporting and contract administration.
• Understanding of construction contract law.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.

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

Construction law

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

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

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.