Commercial Manager

Gold Group Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor is looking for a Commercial Manager to join their water sector capital delivery framework in Birmingham. This role involves providing leadership to a commercial team while ensuring effective delivery, cost control, and strong client relationships. The ideal candidate should have extensive commercial management experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £90,000 - £103,000, excellent benefits, and a great work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial management experience within a contracting environment.
• Strong track record at Managing Quantity Surveyor level or above.
• Excellent knowledge of contract management (NEC preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the regional commercial function.
• Drive accuracy in forecasting and ensure robust cost control.
• Negotiate and manage contracts while ensuring governance adherence.

Skills

Commercial management

Leadership

Contract management

Risk management

Communication

Tools

IT-based reporting systems

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager - Water Sector Capital Delivery Framework
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £90,000 - £103,000 + car allowance & package

Are you an experienced Commercial Leader looking to take on a high-profile role within the water sector? This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Commercial Manager to join a leading main contractor on a major capital delivery framework, overseeing a busy and established commercial team delivering essential infrastructure works.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the regional commercial function, driving commercial excellence across multiple projects. Working closely with senior stakeholders, your remit will include:

• Leading and developing a commercial team to ensure effective delivery of framework commitments.
• Driving accuracy in forecasting and ensuring robust cost control and fee protection.
• Negotiating and managing contracts, ensuring governance is adhered to at all times.
• Partnering with procurement teams to secure best value in supply chain engagement.
• Building and maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships to support smooth project delivery.
• Supporting the Senior Commercial Manager with commercial strategy, process development, and staff training.
• Depising for senior leadership when required.

About You

We are seeking candidates with:

• Extensive commercial management experience within a contracting environment, ideally within the water or wider infrastructure sectors.
• A strong track record at Managing Quantity Surveyor level or above, leading commercial teams on complex programmes.
• Excellent knowledge of contract management (NEC preferred) and risk management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams.
• Proficiency with IT-based reporting systems and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The Offer

My client is a regarded name within the UK's infrastructure sector. The opportunity promises an excellent work life balance, fantastic career growth, exposure to a wide range of exciting projects and a generous salary & package that includes:

• Competitive salary of £90,000 - £102,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to purchase up to 5 additional days)
• Pension scheme, life assurance, private medical cover, health insurance
• A wide range of flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Manager to play a key role in shaping the delivery of a long-term water sector framework. If you'd like confidential chat about the details, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539.

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