Commercial Manager

1st Executive Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare transformation seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of a major hospital project. This role offers a chance to impact the future of healthcare delivery and requires strong NEC4 contract knowledge, stakeholder management, and a hands-on approach to project leadership.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Dynamic and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure or healthcare projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (Options C & E).
• Hands-on and proactive approach to contract and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across the programme for value and compliance.
• Oversee NEC4 contracts ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Promote strong supplier relations and deliver performance insights.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Contract management

Data reporting

Education

Relevant degree in construction, engineering or project management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to support the delivery of a major hospital transformation programme encompassing both construction and digital infrastructure. This role requires hands-on commercial leadership, deep NEC4 contract knowledge, and the ability to work across a wide range of stakeholders and workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead commercial management across the programme, ensuring value for money and contractual compliance.

Oversee and manage NEC4 contracts (Options C & E), ensuring optimal outcomes.

Collaborate with design, construction, and digital teams to support full transformation.

Maintain oversight of the cost consultant to ensure funding requirements are met.

Manage risk and opportunity across the programme.

Deliver robust commercial reporting and insight to drive performance.

Support procurement strategy and implementation where needed.

Coordinate KPI and data management activities.

Promote strong supplier relations and ensure delivery-focused engagement.

Contribute to carbon estimation and BIM-related commercial tasks.

Requirements:

Proven experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure or healthcare projects.

Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (particularly Options C & E).

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Hands-on and proactive approach to contract and cost management.

Understanding of digital transformation in a construction environment.

Experience with BIM, carbon estimation, and procurement desirable.

Competent in data and KPI reporting for performance management.

What We Offer:

A high-impact role on a nationally significant programme

Opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery

Dynamic and collaborative working environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package