Commercial Manager

Carrington West; Guildford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure firm in Guildford is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to lead their team and manage contract compliance. The role involves financial oversight, mentoring the team, and strategic reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in highways maintenance and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including car allowance and private health care.

Benefits

Salary: £85,000-£90,000

Car allowance

Private health care

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highways maintenance or a related field.
• Strong experience managing overall contract performance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial functions for contract compliance.
• Provide accurate monthly reporting and commercial analysis.
• Mentor and inspire the commercial team.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Commercial Manager • Location: Guildford

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and driven Commercial Manager to lead our commercial team and oversee all contract-related commercial functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring optimal contract performance, financial control, and continuous team development within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial functions, ensuring efficient processes and full contract compliance.
• Provide accurate monthly reporting and insightful commercial analysis to senior management.
• Develop and monitor budgets, driving cost certainty and strong financial performance.
• Oversee contracts with supply chain partners and manage sub-contractor agreements.
• Support final accounts, risk management, and governance to ensure robust commercial outcomes.
• Mentor, manage, and inspire the commercial team to achieve consistent results.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience in highways maintenance or a related field.
• Strong experience managing overall contract performance.
• Demonstrated team leadership and management experience.
• Ability to constructively engage with colleagues at all levels across Ringway and the wider Vinci UK business to enhance contract management.

The Role – Benefits

• Salary: £85,000-£90,000
• Car allowance
• Private health care
• Company discounts

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, shape commercial strategy, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile contracts. If you are a motivated commercial professional with a passion for leadership and performance excellence, we want to hear from you.

If you believe you are technically suited to this role but the salary, location, or seniority isn't an exact match, we still encourage you to share your CV with us. We frequently recruit for similar positions across the UK at all levels and are always happy to discuss your career situation confidentially.

Even if you are currently happy in your role, we welcome conversations with Highways, Infrastructure, and Transportation professionals who wish to introduce themselves for future opportunities.

Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest-growing in the country, with a specialist team boasting over 100 years of combined experience in this market.

For more information, please contact Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876069 or submit your CV to [e-mail].

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