Commercial Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Pension

Progression

Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function for a growing utilities contractor in Colchester, Essex. You will own CVRs, forecasting, subcontractor management and contract administration under NEC3/NEC4 across multiple live gas utility projects.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the Colchester office, 2 days at home), progression opportunities, a pension and employee benefits, plus a competitive salary of 70,000–80,000 with bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in a senior commercial role.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and CVR processes.
• Proven ability to forecast, report and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day commercial function across multiple live gas utility projects.
• Produce CVRs, forecasting, commercial reporting and financial performance analysis.
• Manage subcontractors, valuations, compensation events, variations and final accounts.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts across live projects.
• Mentor and develop a Junior Quantity Surveyor.
• Operate in a hybrid working model (Colchester office 3 days, home 2 days).

Skills

Leadership

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

CVR forecasting

Subcontractor management

Forecasting

Contract administration

Job description

Commercial Manager (Utilities)

Colchester, Essex (Hybrid)

70,000 - 80,000 + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Progression + Pension + Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join a growing utilities contractor in a pivotal leadership role, taking ownership of the commercial function and helping shape the ambitious business's future growth.

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in Gas Utilities, MRP or infrastructure? Do you have strong NEC contract knowledge and enjoy leading commercial performance while mentoring and developing others?

This specialist utilities contractor delivers gas infrastructure and maintenance works across the UK, earning an excellent reputation for safety, quality and client delivery. Following continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to lead the day-to-day commercial function, working closely with the Operations Director and Group Commercial Director to maximise commercial performance across multiple live projects.

In this role, you will oversee all commercial activities from project inception through to final account. You will take responsibility for CVRs, forecasting, commercial reporting, subcontractor management, valuations, compensation events and contractual compliance under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts. Alongside managing the commercial performance of the business, you will also mentor and develop a Junior Quantity Surveyor, helping to build a high-performing commercial team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an expanding contractor where you'll have genuine influence over the business's commercial direction while advancing your career into a senior leadership position.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day commercial function across multiple live gas utility projects
• Produce CVRs, forecasting, commercial reporting and financial performance analysis
• Manage subcontractors, valuations, compensation events, variations and final accounts
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts across live projects
• Mentor and develop a Junior Quantity Surveyor
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the Colchester office and 2 days working from home

The Person

• Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in Gas Utilities, MRP or infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Experienced in CVRs, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Proven ability to manage the commercial performance of multiple projects
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Full UK Driving Licence

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.