Commercial Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure group in the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee commercial aspects of major projects in the Birmingham area. The role demands strong leadership in managing client relationships and ensuring financial control on contracts over £10m. You will work within a stable organization that offers clear career progression and opportunities to shape community infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead project start-up and set commercial strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage and develop supply chain partners.
• Prepare valuations, submit invoices, and secure payments.
• Develop strategies for concluding client negotiations.
• Identify, manage, and eliminate unnecessary costs.
• Monitor and report on resource utilisation.
• Produce accurate CVR reports and forecasts.
• Identify early project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Oversee project close-out to contractual and commercial targets.

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead all commercial aspects of a major infrastructure scheme in the Birmingham area. This is a senior position with responsibility for a contract turning over in excess of £10m per annum. You will ensure robust financial management, risk control, and delivery of long-term value.

The role requires travel in excess of 5,000 miles per year and comes with either a company car or a car allowance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project start-up and set commercial strategies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Manage and develop supply chain partners, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and learning
• Prepare valuations, submit invoices, and secure payments
• Develop strategies for concluding client negotiations
• Identify, manage, and eliminate unnecessary costs
• Monitor and report on resource utilisation
• Produce accurate CVR reports and forecasts
• Identify early project risks and implement mitigation plans
• Oversee project close-out to contractual and commercial targets

Why join the client?

This is a permanent role within one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure groups. The business has a proven track record of delivering some of the country's most complex and high-profile schemes, combining financial strength with a culture of innovation and collaboration.

You'll benefit from the stability of a large organisation, clear progression pathways, and the opportunity to work on high-value, high-visibility projects that shape communities for the future.