Commercial Manager

Carmichael UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead a significant civil engineering project in London. This role involves overseeing GBP150m worth of work, focusing on asphalt and concrete surfacing, drainage, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management, contract negotiation, and financial acumen, ensuring that all project requirements are met efficiently. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality results while navigating complex contractual frameworks and fostering collaborative solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a substantial impact in a long-term project with a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing GBP50m+ civil engineering contracts.
• Demonstrable legal, contractual, and construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary Squad reviews to influence procurement strategies.
• Manage subcontract packages through to final certification.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Negotiation Skills

Construction Knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Carmichael UK are seeking a Commercial Manager to join a tier 1 on a long term project.

You will act as the site based commercial lead for the project. Prior experience of managing GBP50m+ civil engineering contracts is needed.

Location:

Carterton OX18 3LX

The project involves the replacement of a significant proportion of the existing asphalt and concrete surfacing on the base, associated infrastructure, drainage and AGL works, with an anticipated value of c. GBP150m. We are currently in the design and site preparation phase, value c. GBP20m and pricing the main scheme, which is due to commence early 2026. Based on an NEC4 Option C and due to run until mid-2027.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in multi-disciplinary Squad reviews to influence and determine procurement and packaging strategies.

• Active participant in collaborative multi-disciplinary planning meetings.

• Devising tender competition strategies and scoring matrices to ensure that the most appropriate supply chain is engaged.

• Commenting upon and drafting of subcontract works information, site information and tender documentation.

• Drafting Subcontract Data, selecting contractual options, drafting schedules of variations to contract, assessing subcontract scope to draft pricing schedules.

• Reviewing all tender documentation to ensure consistency and compatibility with contractual and project requirements.

• Setting strategies for and responding to tender queries, leading mid and post tender interviews.

• Tender reviewer and verifying and validating of tender reports and recommendations.

• Approving subcontracts for governance and execution.

• Commercial management of significant subcontract packages through to final certification including change control and management.

• Budget setting, forecasting and reporting.

About You:

• Will need to obtain BPSS and then Security Clearance, so will need to UK Nationals and/or citizens of any European Union or NATO country.

• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen

• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions

• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge and experience

• Experience in implementing and delivering strategic objectives and associated change programmes