Commercial Manager

Kenton Black; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking Senior Commercial Managers and Commercial Managers to lead commercial operations on significant infrastructure projects. These roles offer a competitive salary starting at £95,000 plus benefits, along with the opportunity to work with top contractors and gain client-side exposure. The ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of NEC contracts and experience in the civil engineering sector, particularly in highways, rail, water, or power.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager in civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in cost management, commercial strategy, and risk mitigation.
• Exposure to highways, rail, water, or power sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support commercial operations on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Manage NEC and other standard contracts, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.
• Oversee cost management, forecasting, and project financial reporting.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams, contractors, and clients.

Skills

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client engagement skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional accreditation (RICS, CICES)

Job description

Description

We’re Recruiting : Senior Commercial Managers & Commercial Managers

Sector : Civil Engineering – Highways, Rail, Water & Power

Location : Midlands / Hybrid

Employment Type : Full-time

Salary : Starting from £95,000 (plus benefits)

About Our Client

We are proud to be representing a highly regarded civil engineering consultancy with a strong track record across the highways, rail, water, and power sectors. Our client delivers technical excellence and supports nationally significant infrastructure projects.

A unique aspect of their business is that they second their commercial professionals to some of the UK’s top 250 contractors, giving individuals direct exposure to client-side operations, high-profile projects, and opportunities to influence major infrastructure programmes.

The Roles

Our client is seeking commercially astute professionals capable of providing robust contractual, financial, and strategic leadership across complex projects. Successful candidates will be seconded to leading contractor teams, providing invaluable experience and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support commercial operations on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Manage NEC and other standard contracts, ensuring compliance and effective risk management
• Oversee cost management, forecasting, and project financial reporting
• Provide commercial advice to project teams, contractors, and clients
• Support procurement and subcontractor management
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-improvement initiatives
• Drive change management and dispute resolution processes where required
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager in civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
• Proven expertise in cost management, commercial strategy, and risk mitigation
• Exposure to at least one sector: highways, rail, water, or power
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client engagement skills
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
• Professional accreditation (RICS, CICES, etc.) advantageous, particularly for senior roles

What Our Client Offers

• Salary starting at £95,000, plus benefits and potential performance incentives
• Opportunities to work on nationally significant, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Offering client-side exposure and career growth
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Clear progression pathways

A supportive and collaborative team culture with ongoing professional development

How to Apply

To explore these opportunities, please send your CV by simply applying or contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black Midlands for a confidential discussion.