Commercial Manager

Kier Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Suffolk is recruiting a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function for the Sizewell C Major Civils Framework. You’ll provide contract expertise, governance and robust commercial controls across current and future task orders.

Responsibilities include leading the commercial team, administering NEC contract requirements, cost forecasting and cashflow management, plus high‑level reporting to protect Kier’s position while working with clients and supply chain partners.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrable commercial management experience in complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly target cost arrangements and compensation events.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen including cost reporting, forecasting and value recognition.
• Excellent communicator with ability to engage with project teams, client representatives and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the commercial team for the Sizewell C framework.
• Administering NEC contract requirements, notices, compensation events and records.
• Establishing robust commercial controls including cost capture, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Managing subcontract procurement and financial administration with appropriate contract strategy.
• Providing clear commercial performance reporting and protecting Kier's position while collaborating with stakeholders.

Skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management/Construction/Civil Engineering

Job description

We're looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Sizewell C Major Civils Framework team based in Suffolk.

Location: Suffolk / Sizewell C
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Kier has been appointed as a delivery partner on the Sizewell C Major Civils Framework, supporting one of the UK's most strategically important low-carbon energy programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the commercial function across framework activities, providing visible leadership, contract expertise and commercial governance. You'll work within a collaborative environment on nationally significant nuclear infrastructure, major roads and complex civils delivery, helping to establish commercial controls and contractual arrangements for current and future projects.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Commercial Manager, you'll be working within the Sizewell C framework team, supporting them in delivering disciplined commercial leadership and robust contract administration. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and developing the commercial team, ensuring competent resources are available for current and future task orders
• Administering NEC contract requirements, managing notices, early warnings, compensation events and contractual records accurately and on time
• Establishing robust commercial controls including cost capture, forecasting, cashflow management and applications for payment
• Managing subcontract procurement and financial administration, ensuring appropriate contract strategy and change control
• Providing clear commercial performance reporting and protecting Kier's commercial position while maintaining collaborative relationships

What are we looking for?

This role of Commercial Manager is great for you if:

• You hold a degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• You have demonstrable commercial management experience in complex civil engineering, major infrastructure, highways, energy or regulated project environments
• You have strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly target cost arrangements, compensation events and payment mechanisms
• You possess strong financial and commercial acumen, including cost reporting, forecasting and value recognition
• You're an excellent communicator who can confidently engage with project teams, client representatives, supply chain partners and senior leadership

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a BPSS Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictionswill be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.