Commercial Manager

Turner Townsend; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Chertsey is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join their team. This role involves taking ownership of cost and performance management for major infrastructure programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial management, a strong financial acumen, and a collaborative mindset. You will also work closely with clients and stakeholders to develop data-driven insights and control strategies. This position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or procurement within infrastructure.
• Familiarity with infrastructure contracts (e.g., NEC).
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and client representatives.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost and performance management across major infrastructure programmes.
• Translate commercial insights into actionable cost control strategies.
• Collaborate with planners, commercial teams, and client stakeholders to ensure financial transparency.

Skills

Commercial management

Data-driven decision-making

Financial awareness

Collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Commercial Manager

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing consultancy. This is a unique opportunity for a professional with a commercial background to broaden their technical expertise across programme performance and cost control. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting high-value infrastructure delivery and developing advanced skills in programme performance and controls. This role is ideal for someone with a background in procurement, contract management, or client-side delivery who is ready to evolve their career in a more strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost and performance management across major infrastructure programmes.
• Translate commercial insights into actionable cost control strategies.
• Collaborate with planners, commercial teams, and client stakeholders to ensure financial transparency.
• Build capability in project controls tools, systems, and methodologies.
• Support the wider consultancy team in delivering high-quality, data-driven insights to clients.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or procurement within infrastructure.
• Strong financial awareness and interest in data-driven decision‑making, including tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Familiarity with infrastructure contracts (e.g., NEC).
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• A collaborative mindset with a desire to expand technical capabilities.
• Experience working in a team environment and managing variable workloads.
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and client representatives.
• A sense of professional curiosity and a drive to improve project outcomes through better insight and control.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership (e.g., MRICS) is desirable but not essential.