Commercial Manager

Navartis; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist main contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Commercial Manager for energy infrastructure projects in London. This 6-month contract offers £500 per day, inside IR35, and encourages autonomy and leadership. Responsibilities include full commercial management under NEC4, running contracts independently, and mentoring apprentices. A strong background in the energy/utilities sector and knowledge of UKPN and DNOs is required. The role provides hybrid flexibility, allowing for site-based work across various locations including Dartford.

Benefits

Allowance/expenses available

Hybrid and site-based flexibility

Autonomy and leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager within the energy/utilities sector.
• Strong background working with UKPN, DNOs, and/or National Grid.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of energy sector contracts under NEC4.
• Authority to run contracts independently, including WPOs, variations, and change control.
• Managing both main contracting and subcontracting commercial activities.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a specialist main contractor operating within the UK energy and utilities sector, delivering complex frameworks and alliance-style contracts for major network operators.

Our client is looking for a Commercial Manager to join them on energy infrastructure projects across London, working within UKPN, DNO, and National Grid environments, covering street works, networks, and substation works. This is a 6-month contract, inside IR35, with a flexible start date from end of January and the potential to move onto further works depending on performance and programme requirements.

This company sees their employees as their most important resource and encourages autonomy, commercial leadership, and full involvement, allowing individuals to run contracts with authority while contributing to the development of apprentices and trainees within the team.

Package offered for this Commercial Manager role :

• £500 per day
• Inside IR35
• 6-month contract
• Allowance / expenses available
• Working hours : 7 : 30am - 5 : 00pm
• Hybrid and site-based flexibility (London, Dartford, Elephant & Castle)

Key responsibilities for this Commercial Manager role :

• Full commercial management of energy sector contracts under NEC4
• Authority to run contracts independently, including WPOs, variations, and change control
• Managing both main contracting and subcontracting commercial activities
• Supporting and mentoring an apprentice or trainee, utilising them effectively within the team
• Working closely within alliance-style contracting models alongside clients and delivery teams

Experience required for this Commercial Manager role :

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager within the energy / utilities sector
• Strong background working with UKPN, DNOs, and / or National Grid
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC4 contracts
• Experience across street works, utility networks, and substations
• Confident, assertive, and comfortable operating with autonomy in senior stakeholder environments