Commercial Manager

DAMICOR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and project management firm in London is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee complex automation projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the transport sector and possess strong commercial management skills, with a focus on contract negotiation and stakeholder management. This role offers a salary range of GBP80,000 to GBP85,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and medical cover, in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Bupa Medical Cover

Aviva pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience on Airport, Transport, or Rail projects, ideally at Heathrow.
• Commercial management experience on complex engineering projects with revenues exceeding GBP10m per annum.
• Strong knowledge of various contract types, including NEC3, NEC4, MF/1.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complex projects are cost- and change-controlled.
• Manage project finances, including forecasts and cash flow.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Customers and Stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Membership of a professional body (RICS, CIOB, ACostE)

Job description

Commercial Manager

Location: London, Heathrow
Salary: GBP80,000pa - GBP85,000pa + GBP8,500pa Car Allowance
Benefits: 28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays), Bupa Medical Cover, Aviva pension scheme
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Format: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Industry Experience: Transport/Airport/Rail

About the Role

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join a project execution team, providing expert contract management, procurement, cost control, and administration support for complex automation projects in dynamic and evolving airport and parcel environments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in transport, rail, or aviation sectors, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder requirements and successfully deliver large-scale projects. This is a role for a motivated, detail-oriented leader who thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure complex projects are cost- and change-controlled, minimizing commercial risk through accurate contract interpretation, management, and administration both upstream with customers and downstream with subcontractors.
• Manage project finances, including forecasts, cash flow, costs, billing plans, and applications for payment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Customers, Subcontractors, and Internal Stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in commercial management practices, share best practices, and develop the commercial capability of the team.
• Mentor and upskill the existing commercial team to strengthen overall effectiveness through implementation of strategies and targets aligned with leadership and project governance.
• Lead commercial success of projects by taking ownership and accountability for contract management and financial outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience on Airport, Transport, or Rail projects, ideally at Heathrow.
• Strong knowledge of various contract types, including NEC3, NEC4, MF/1.
• Commercial management experience on complex engineering projects with revenues exceeding GBP10m per annum.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams to meet programme dates.
• Expertise in managing change processes, including scope analysis, estimating, and compensation events.
• Solid understanding of project schedules and delay analysis.
• Supplier and subcontractor management experience, including pre- and post-contract relationship management.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills.
• Membership of a professional body (RICS, CIOB, ACostE) preferred.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and taking ownership for commercial project success.

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife Wellbeing Membership: fast GP access, health promotion, and daily challenges for rewards
• Career progression in a challenging, dynamic work environment
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Pension with Aviva
• Access to Achievers, an award-winning recognition platform