Commercial Manager

Kenton Black Ltd; Guildford; Ibrido; GBP 72.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

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Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver on a major nuclear infrastructure programme across multiple locations in the UK. The role is hybrid, with responsibilities spanning contract governance, change control and commercial performance on NEC and/or FIDIC contracts, with contract values up to £200m.

This is a senior, high-value role requiring strong stakeholder management, budget reporting and collaboration with Project Delivery

Competenze

• Proven experience in commercial management of major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience with NEC contracts; FIDIC experience advantageous.
• Experience managing high-value and complex supply chain contracts.
• Strong knowledge of change management, compensation events, payments, claims and final accounts.
• Experience managing multiple contracts and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and financial management skills.
• Ability to work within a complex, multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in highly regulated or major programme environments would be advantageous.

Mansioni

• Provide commercial management across a portfolio of high-value infrastructure contracts.
• Manage contracts during post-award and execution phases.
• Support Project Managers with commercial decision-making and risk management.
• Oversee NEC and/or FIDIC contract changes, payments and claims.
• Manage supply chain packages and budgets reporting.
• Ensure governance, reporting and close-out of final accounts.
• Maintain commercial relationships with contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure alignment with Integrated Management System and governance procedures.
• Collaborate with Finance, Project Controls and Supply Chain teams.

Conoscenze

Commercial management

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Change management

Budget reporting

Stakeholder management

Contract governance

Claims management

Descrizione del lavoro

Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Nuclear Infrastructure Project
Suffolk / London / Bristol / Manchester - Hybrid
Up to £80,000 plus company package
Permanent

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role on one of the UK's largest and most significant infrastructure projects?

We are looking for a commercially astute professional to support the delivery of a major nuclear infrastructure programme, working across Site Establishment and Off-Site Infrastructure activities. This is an excellent opportunity to manage high-value, complex contracts while working closely with Project Managers, Finance, Project Controls and the wider Programme Delivery team.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will provide high-quality commercial management across a portfolio of complex contracts, supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure works.

You will work with NEC and/or FIDIC contracts, managing commercial performance, change, risk, payments and claims throughout the contract lifecycle. Contract values can range up to £200m, making strong governance, change control and budget management essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial management support across a portfolio of high-value infrastructure contracts.
• Manage and administer contracts during the post-award and execution phases.
• Support Project Managers and wider delivery teams with commercial decision-making and risk management.
• Manage commercial aspects of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts, including change management, payments and claims.
• Support the management of supply chain packages in excess of £10m.
• Oversee and manage the Early Warning process, ensuring contractual deadlines and governance requirements are met.
• Support the resolution of contractual claims and disputes.
• Manage contract change and ensure accurate budget reporting and forecasting.
• Support the successful agreement and close-out of final accounts.
• Maintain strong commercial relationships with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure contracts are administered in line with governance procedures, delegated authorities and the Integrated Management System.
• Work closely with Finance, Project Controls, Supply Chain and Programme Delivery teams to ensure consistency and effective commercial reporting.
• Identify and capture commercial lessons learned throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support the delivery of ESG requirements across the programme.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in delivering major construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in commercial management of major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong experience working with NEC contracts; FIDIC experience would also be advantageous.
• Experience managing high-value and complex supply chain contracts.
• Strong knowledge of change management, compensation events, payments, claims and final accounts.
• Experience managing multiple contracts and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and financial management skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a complex, multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated or major programme environments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major, nationally significant infrastructure programme and play a key role in the commercial delivery of complex, high-value works.

You'll be joining a collaborative environment with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals across commercial, project delivery, finance, project controls and supply chain.

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