Commercial Manager

Omega Red Group; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Leave

Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Training & Development

Inclusion & Networking

Recognition & Awards

Job summary

Omega Red Group, a UK leader in earthing, lightning protection and height safety, is recruiting a Commercial Manager to lead and optimise the commercial performance of major projects and recurring services. You will drive profitability, manage commercial risk, strengthen client relationships and guide the two streams—contracting and recurring revenue—toward sustainable growth and governance excellence.

In this role you will oversee NEC and JCT contract frameworks, develop pricing strategies,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or senior commercial role.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contract frameworks.
• Commercial expertise in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or compliance-led services.
• Experience managing contract performance, risk, and profitability.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial, analytical, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience within Lightning Protection, Height Safety, Power Earthing, or related compliance services.
• Experience managing both project-based and recurring revenue business models.
• Strong understanding of commercial governance, contract law, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of NEC and JCT contracts, including variations, claims, negotiations, and risk management.
• Support project teams to maximise profitability, monitor costs, manage cash flow, and improve commercial outcomes.
• Develop pricing, retention, and growth strategies across recurring service contracts.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing customer accounts.
• Provide commercial input into bids, tenders, and strategic business opportunities.
• Review contracts and support risk management and governance across the business.
• Produce commercial reporting and insights for senior leadership decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders to strengthen performance.

Skills

Commercial leadership

NEC/JCT contracts

Risk management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Revenue models

Governance & contracts law

Cost control

Job description

Commercial Manager

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits

Location: Nottingham

Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week

About Us

Omega Red Group is the recognised UK market leader in earthing, lightning protection, and height safety protection.

Omega Red offers survey, design, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair solutions for earthing, lightning protection, surge protection and height safety. The business is passionate about protecting people, property, electrical equipment and systems, from the damaging effects of lightning strikes, electrical faults and surges.

The Role

Omega Red Group is looking for a Commercial Manager to lead and optimise the commercial performance of two key business streams: our major projects contracting division and our recurring revenue compliance services business. This is a high-impact role that combines strategic thinking with hands‑on commercial leadership. You'll play a key part in protecting profitability, managing commercial risk, strengthening client relationships, and helping drive the next phase of business growth. You'll provide commercial leadership across:

Contracting Division: Delivering large-scale installation projects under NEC and JCT contract frameworks.

Recurring Revenue Division: Supporting compliance‑led services including Power Earthing, Lightning Protection, and Height Safety, with a focus on customer retention, revenue growth, and long‑term value.

Working closely with operational, finance, and project teams, you'll ensure strong commercial governance while identifying opportunities to improve performance and create sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of NEC and JCT contracts, including variations, claims, negotiations, and risk management.
• Supporting project teams to maximise profitability, monitor costs, manage cash flow, and improve commercial outcomes.
• Developing pricing, retention, and growth strategies across recurring service contracts.
• Identifying upsell and cross‑sell opportunities within existing customer accounts.
• Providing commercial input into bids, tenders, and strategic business opportunities.
• Reviewing contracts and supporting business‑wide risk management and governance.
• Producing commercial reporting and insights to support senior leadership decision‑making.
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders to strengthen commercial performance.

What You’ll Need

Essential

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or senior commercial role.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contract frameworks.
• Commercial expertise gained within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or compliance‑led services.
• Experience managing contract performance, risk, and profitability.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial, analytical, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience within Lightning Protection, Height Safety, Power Earthing, or related compliance services.
• Experience managing both project‑based and recurring revenue business models.
• Strong understanding of commercial governance, contract law, and cost control.

What You'll Get

• Family‑Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
• Professional Development: Hands‑on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

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We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.