Commercial Manager

Utilise Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee contract management and lead a commercial team in Surrey, UK. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a commercial role, including at least 2 years in management, ideally within highways maintenance or civil engineering. The role offers a competitive salary up to £100,000 plus additional benefits including a car allowance and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a commercial role, with at least 2 years in management.
• Experience in highways maintenance or a related civil engineering field.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly reports to the Operations team and Senior Management team.
• Ensure all commercial processes for the contract are fit for purpose, efficient, and compliant.
• Manage the performance and development of the commercial team.
• Oversee contract management with supply chain partners.

Skills

Contract performance management

Team leadership

Commercial process understanding

Budget monitoring

Job description

Commercial Manager

Surrey

Up to £100,000 + Car allowance (£5,800) + 10% performance bonus

Duties

• Provide monthly reports to the Operations team and Senior Management team.
• Ensure all commercial processes for the contract are fit for purpose, efficient, and compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Manage the performance and development of the commercial team, inspiring positive staff morale and accountability.
• Oversee contract management with supply chain partners, ensuring clear and manageable agreements.
• Lead the team in developing accurate works estimates.
• Support final accounting with the client and supply chain partners.
• Ensure commercial management and reporting are correctly implemented in conjunction with operational and contract managers.
• Monitor budgets, ensure financial certainty, and challenge operational teams on monthly results.
• Understand and apply tender structures and strategies.
• Identify and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events, maintaining the relevant registers and logs.
• Support divisional leadership in developing and maintaining the contract Risk and Opportunity Register.
• Produce management reports for senior leadership meetings.

Person Specification

• Full UK driving licence.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a commercial role, with at least 2 years in management.
• Experience in highways maintenance or a related civil engineering field.
• Proven experience managing overall contract performance.

If this role has taken your interest, or you have any questions, apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss the next steps of your application.

Ross Stott @Utilise