Commercial Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Beverley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group in East Yorkshire seeks an experienced Project Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of a major construction project from inception through to final account.

You will manage costs, cash flow and payments, ensure NEC contract compliance, and drive robust financial performance across project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience administering NEC contracts.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong cost management and commercial reporting skills.
• Solid contract administration knowledge.
• Understanding of construction contract law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

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 timely agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Monitor performance against cost plans and identify profitability risks.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Collaborate with operational teams to align progress with commercial performance.
• Support commercial review processes and reporting within business systems.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, valuations and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure prompt cash collection and resolution of commercial queries.

Skills

NEC contracts

Large-scale construction

Cost management

Commercial reporting

Contract administration

Construction contract law

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Project Commercial Manager

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.

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.