Commercial Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial delivery of significant infrastructure projects. This role involves managing a dedicated team, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring effective contract management under NEC Option C. With a focus on driving value engineering and risk management, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex projects of national importance. This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a forward-thinking contractor, offering a competitive salary and a chance to make a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Leadership role

Site-based influence

Long-term project involvement

Qualifications

• Strong commercial background in civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience with NEC Option C contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of two major infrastructure packages.
• Manage a site-based commercial team ensuring accurate reporting.

Skills

Commercial Management

Client Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Forecasting

Value Engineering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC Option C Contracts

Job description

Reference: CM-IPS_1746544413
Posted: May 6, 2025

A reputable infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of two major packages of work - a £30m Civils package and a £30m Groundworks & Enabling package - forming the main entrance route to the Sizewell C

This is a high-profile, long-term project with national significance, offering the opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of complex infrastructure works.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will take full responsibility for the commercial performance across both packages. You will manage a team of commercial professionals on-site, maintain close client relationships, and ensure effective contract and cost management under NEC Option C.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of two major infrastructure packages
• Manage a site-based commercial team, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance
• Administer NEC Option C contracts and oversee change control processes
• Work closely with the client and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial issues
• Drive value engineering, cost forecasting, and risk management

Requirements

• Strong commercial background in civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Extensive experience with NEC Option C contracts
• Proven track record of leading commercial teams on high-value packages
• Confident in client-facing roles and commercial negotiations
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term involvement in a nationally significant infrastructure programme
• A leadership role within a high-performing team
• Site-based role with real influence over delivery and client relationships
• Career progression within a well-established, forward-thinking contractor

If you'd like to find out more about this Commercial Manager opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact Josh Gamble on 07973 661 878