Commercial Manager

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy is looking for a Commercial Manager to oversee major civil engineering projects in London. In this hybrid role, you'll manage NEC contracts, applications for payment, and commercial reporting within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have strong NEC experience and a background in delivering infrastructure projects, with a preference for those familiar with Tier 1 contractors. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on significant projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension 12%

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors on complex, high-value works.
• Comfortable operating in a delivery-led environment.
• Experience in managing NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management and NEC contract administration of major civils packages.
• Managing Applications for Payment, Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change control.
• Commercial reporting and assurance activities.

Skills

NEC contract experience

Commercial management

Managing Applications for Payment

Dispute avoidance and resolution

Education

RICS or equivalent professional background

Job description

Salary: £60000 - £76000 per annum, Benefits: Pension 12%, Hybrid (3 days office West London)

Commercial Manager

Major Civil Engineering Infrastructure

London | Permanent | Hybrid Working

We are supporting a major UK infrastructure programme to appoint Commercial Managers into an Integrated Project Team based in London. The role supports the delivery of large-scale civil engineering works, including viaducts, tunnels, overbridges and associated structures, working directly with Tier 1 joint venture contractors under NEC forms of contract.

The Role

This is a delivery-facing commercial role within a multi-disciplinary Integrated Project Team.

• Commercial management and NEC contract administration of major civils packages
• Managing Applications for Payment, Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change control
• Reviewing Cost Value Reconciliations and supporting cost verification
• Commercial reporting, governance and assurance activities
• Working closely with engineering, planning and delivery teams
• Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution where required
• Leading and developing commercial resources, proportionate to role level

About You

• Background in major civil engineering or infrastructure delivery
• Strong NEC contract experience is essential
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors on complex, high-value works
• Comfortable operating in a delivery-led environment
• Experience of publicly funded infrastructure programmes is desirable
• RICS or equivalent professional background advantageous but not essential

Assistant Commercial Manager Applications

The client is also open to appointing Assistant Commercial Managers to support the Commercial Managers on these contracts.

If you are operating just below full Commercial Manager level, or have strong NEC experience and major civils exposure but are not yet ready to step into full CM accountability, applications are welcomed.

Assistant Commercial Manager salary guidance in London is up to £48,000, depending on experience.

This is the London role, but we have similar requirements in Milton Keynes and Birmingham

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