Commercial Manager

Clements Young; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a role centered on airport and automation projects. This position offers full commercial control across major projects, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management, cost control, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Applications are welcome from those looking to further their careers within a global engineering leader.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Car Allowance - GBP700pcm or cash car scheme

Bupa private medical cover

YuLife wellbeing membership

Cycle to work scheme

Aviva pension

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager delivering complex engineering or automation projects (GBP10m+ revenue).
• Experience working within airport environments ideally Heathrow.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 / MF1 contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Managing project cost control, change control, and risk mitigation.
• Leading commercial strategy and protecting project profitability.
• Producing accurate cost forecasts, cashflows and applications for payment.

Skills

Project Cost Control

Contract Management

Change Management

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Membership of RICS / CIOB / ACostE

Job description

About the Opportunity

Clements Young are working with one of the world s leading automation and materials handling specialists to recruit a Commercial Manager to join their Heathrow-based project delivery team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager who thrives in fast-paced, technically complex environments particularly within Airport, M&E or Automation projects.

You ll be joining a globally recognised brand with a reputation for innovation, project excellence and long-term career development opportunities.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for full commercial control across major multi-million-pound airport and parcel automation projects. You ll take ownership for contract management, procurement, cost control and project financial administration from pre-contract through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project cost control, change control, and risk mitigation
• Leading commercial strategy and protecting project profitability
• Managing contract administration for both client and subcontractor agreements
• Producing accurate cost forecasts, cashflows and applications for payment
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
• Supporting and mentoring the wider commercial team to drive best practice
• Ensuring compliance with NEC3, NEC4, MF/1 and similar contract forms

About You

We re looking for a proactive and highly organised Commercial Manager who can combine technical know-how with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager delivering complex engineering or automation projects (GBP10m+ revenue)
• Experience working within airport environments ideally Heathrow
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 / MF1 contract forms
• Demonstrable experience in change management, cost forecasting and contract negotiation
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of project programmes / delay analysis
• Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors throughout the full project lifecycle
• Membership of RICS / CIOB / ACostE preferred

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary and package
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance - GBP700pcm or cash car scheme
• Bupa private medical cover
• YuLife wellbeing membership (access to GP appointments & health rewards)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Aviva pension
• Ongoing professional development and career progression within a global engineering leader

About Clements Young

Clements Young is a specialist recruitment partner to the M&E, Construction and Aviation sectors, supporting top employers across Heathrow, Gatwick and the South East. We connect leading technical talent with projects that shape the UK s infrastructure.

If you re an experienced Commercial Manager seeking your next challenge within a forward-thinking, global engineering business, apply today or contact the Clements Young team for a confidential discussion.