Commercial Manager

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd, based in Cockermouth, is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead all commercial activities on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The role involves managing budgets, forecasts and NEC contract administration, while guiding project and operational teams to deliver strong financial performance.

The ideal candidate will have NEC expertise, experience overseeing large project budgets, and a track record of leading commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or senior leadership role.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, energy or nuclear sectors.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and administration experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale project budgets and commercial performance.
• Experience leading commercial teams and developing junior staff.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities across major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts and financial performance.
• Administer NEC contracts and associated contractual obligations.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project and operational teams.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation and contract management.
• Manage change control, compensation events, variations and claims.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and maximise opportunities.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to senior leadership and clients.
• Ensure accurate cost capture, forecasting and project reporting.
• Lead project valuations, applications for payment and final account negotiations.

Skills

Commercial leadership

NEC contracts knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Commercial Manager

Company: Millbank Holdings Ltd

Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Cockermouth, CA13 0AA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Do you have proven experience working as a Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, energy, rail or nuclear projects?

Are you experienced in administering NEC contracts, managing project commercials, leading commercial teams and delivering successful financial outcomes on major construction projects?

Would you like to play a key role in the commercial delivery of high-value, nationally significant projects whilst helping shape project strategy and business performance?

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• - Lead all commercial activities across major construction and infrastructure projects.
• - Manage project budgets, cost forecasts and financial performance.
• - Administer and manage NEC contracts and associated contractual obligations.
• - Provide commercial advice and support to project and operational teams.
• - Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation and contract management.
• - Manage change control, compensation events, variations and claims.
• - Identify and mitigate commercial risks and maximise opportunities.
• - Prepare and present commercial reports to senior leadership and clients.
• - Ensure accurate cost capture, forecasting and project reporting.
• - Lead project valuations, applications for payment and final account negotiations.
• - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• - Manage and mentor Quantity Surveyors and wider commercial teams.
• - Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes and procedures.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• - roven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial leadership role.
• - Experience working within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, energy or nuclear sectors.
• - Strong NEC contract knowledge and administration experience.
• - Demonstrable experience managing large-scale project budgets and commercial performance.
• - Experience leading commercial teams and developing junior staff.
• - Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, reporting and financial controls.
• - Experience managing subcontractor accounts and procurement processes.
• - Effective negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• - Ability to manage commercial risk and contractual issues effectively.
• - Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

It’s great if you also have the following

• - roven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial leadership role.
• - Experience working within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, energy or nuclear sectors.
• - Strong NEC contract knowledge and administration experience.
• - Demonstrable experience managing large-scale project budgets and commercial performance.
• - Experience leading commercial teams and developing junior staff.
• - Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, reporting and financial controls.
• - Experience managing subcontractor accounts and procurement processes.
• - Effective negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• - Ability to manage commercial risk and contractual issues effectively.
• - Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

The setting for the role

This role will support the delivery of major capital projects within a dynamic and fast-paced project environment. You will work closely with project delivery teams, clients, suppliers and senior business leaders to ensure strong commercial governance and successful project outcomes. The position will involve a combination of office, site and client-facing activities, providing excellent exposure to complex projects and offering the opportunity to influence both project and business performance at a strategic level.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme