Commercial Manager

Calco Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee commercial strategy within major civil engineering projects. The candidate should have a proven track record in managing NEC Option C contracts and leading teams. This role requires strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Commercial Manager within civil engineering or utilities.
• Experience working with NEC Option C contracts.
• Background in leading teams and developing commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
• Oversee contract administration with a focus on NEC Option C contracts.
• Develop commercial strategy to maximise value and minimise risk.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Financial control

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Job description

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to take on a key leadership position within a major civil engineering and infrastructure programme. The role will involve overseeing commercial strategy, managing project finances, and ensuring effective contractual compliance across a portfolio of challenging and high-profile works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial aspects of allocated projects, ensuring strong financial control and risk management
• Oversee contract administration, with specific focus on NEC Option C contracts
• Develop commercial strategy to maximise value and minimise risk
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and performance
• Provide leadership to the commercial team, supporting Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors in their development
• Work closely with project and senior leadership teams to ensure alignment between commercial and operational delivery
• Produce accurate reporting on costs, forecasts, and project performance

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record as a Commercial Manager, ideally within civil engineering or utilities
• Strong and demonstrable experience working with NEC Option C contracts
• Background in leading teams and developing commercial functions
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience