Commercial Manager

O'Neill & Brennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan is recruiting an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery on a major £150m-£200m construction project in the Northern Home Counties. You will drive procurement strategy, oversee subcontract packages, manage cost reporting and forecasting, and chair variations and change control with the client and project team from inception.

This permanent role offers significant visibility within a busy programme, an established commercial team with strong staff

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager on major construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Taking a leading role in the commercial management of a £150m-£200m construction project
• Overseeing subcontract procurement, appointments, and package management
• Managing cost reporting, forecasting, valuations, and financial performance
• Overseeing contractual matters, variations, and change management
• Administering and managing bespoke contractual arrangements
• Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project
• Working closely with the client, project team, and senior management
• Managing and supporting the wider commercial team
• Ensuring the project is delivered in line with its commercial objectives

Skills

Procurement strategy

Subcontract management

Cost reporting

Contract administration

Negotiation

Client and stakeholder liaison

Leadership

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager / Commercial Manager - £150m-£200m Project

Location: Northern Home Counties

Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 + Package

Employment: Permanent

Start: ASAP

The Opportunity

An established main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Commercial Manager / Commercial Manager to take a leading role on a major £150m-£200m construction project in the Northern Home Counties.

The scheme forms part of a wider programme of technically complex construction and infrastructure works, with a substantial pipeline of activity planned over the coming years.

The project is currently in its early stages, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to become involved from the outset and play a key role in its commercial delivery.

The contractor has an excellent reputation within the industry, a strong pipeline of secured work and an established commercial team with very good staff retention.

This position would suit an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager who is comfortable taking responsibility for major projects, managing complex contractual arrangements and working closely with senior management and project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking a leading role in the commercial management of a £150m-£200m construction project
• Overseeing subcontract procurement, appointments, and package management
• Managing cost reporting, forecasting, valuations, and financial performance
• Overseeing contractual matters, variations, and change management
• Administering and managing bespoke contractual arrangements
• Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project
• Working closely with the client, project team, and senior management
• Managing and supporting the wider commercial team
• Ensuring the project is delivered in line with its commercial objectives

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong contractual knowledge, ideally including experience with bespoke forms of contract
• Experience managing substantial project values and complex subcontract packages
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and contract administration skills
• Ability to manage commercial risk and work effectively within demanding project environments
• Confident dealing with clients, senior management, and subcontractors
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Experience working on technically complex construction projects or within operationally sensitive environments would be advantageous.

The client is particularly interested in individuals who are commercially astute, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of the commercial function on a major project.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Major £150m-£200m project with significant commercial responsibility
• Salary of £120,000-£140,000 plus a comprehensive package
• Opportunity to join the project during its early stages
• Established main contractor with an excellent industry reputation
• Strong pipeline of secured work offering long-term stability
• Experienced commercial team with excellent staff retention
• Opportunity for continued career progression

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation