Commercial Manager

Smart 4 EPC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC in Central London is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee major civils packages and drive robust commercial governance.

You will manage contracts, cost control, reporting, and risk, working with project leaders to deliver value on high‑value programmes. This role requires extensive NEC contract experience and strong negotiation skills in a complex infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Commercial Manager or Senior QS in major civils projects.
• Proven ability to manage packages valued £100m+.
• Strong governance, cost control, and reporting skills.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts on large civils work packages.
• Manage commercial performance on packages valued £100m+.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and leadership.
• Develop and maintain commercial, financial, and reporting processes.
• Lead risk and opportunity management to protect commercial entitlement.
• Support contract reviews and monthly reporting.
• Lead commercial negotiations with stakeholders.
• Monitor KPI performance across packages.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Support procurement and subcontract documentation.
• Manage subcontractors from award to final account.
• Maintain registers for variations, delays, EOTs, and claims.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

High-value packages

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract administration

Job description

Position: Commercial Manager
Location: Central London
£110,000 - £120,000 Per Annum + Package

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will oversee major work packages exceeding £100m, ensuring robust commercial governance, strong cost control, and effective contract administration. You will work closely with project leadership, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to drive value, manage risk, and support successful programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts across large‑scale civils work packages
• Manage commercial performance on packages valued £100m+
• Support the Commercial Lead and provide clear commercial guidance to project teams
• Develop and maintain strong commercial, financial, and reporting processes
• Lead risk and opportunity management to protect and maximise commercial entitlement
• Support contract reviews and ensure accurate monthly commercial reporting
• Lead commercial negotiations with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor and evidence KPI performance across assigned packages
• Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budgets
• Provide timely, high‑quality information to support change controlSupport procurement activities and prepare subcontract documentation
• Manage subcontractors from award through to final account
• Maintain detailed registers for variations, delays, EOTs, and claims

About You

• Experienced as either a Commercial Manager or Senior QS looking to make the step up with a background in major civils or infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Proven ability to manage high‑value packages in a complex programme environment
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Confident in leading commercial discussions and driving commercial strategy