Commercial Manager

Ground Control; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee financial, contractual, and risk management aspects of construction projects. This remote role requires extensive experience with NEC contracts and strong negotiation skills. The successful candidate will lead contract management, cost control, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with NEC guidelines. Join a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Pension Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Growth

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in commercial management, with 3+ years on NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEC contracts, ensure compliance, lead negotiations.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and reports, implement cost measures.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, maintain risk registers.

Skills

Negotiation

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS

MCIOB

Tools

Cost Management Software

ERP Systems

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Salary: Competitive

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Job Description

The Commercial Manager in the infrastructure sector, working on NEC contracts, oversees financial, contractual, and risk management aspects of construction projects. The role ensures all activities align with NEC guidelines, requiring extensive experience in infrastructure projects, negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of NEC contract forms.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Manage NEC contracts, ensure compliance, lead negotiations.
• Cost Control & Financial Management: Monitor budgets, forecasts, and reports, implement cost measures.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, maintain risk registers.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as main contact for commercial issues, build relationships.
• Change & Claims Management: Administer change control, manage claims and variations.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Support procurement, monitor subcontractors, manage supply chain.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports, maintain records, document commercial activities.
• Leadership & Team Collaboration: Lead junior team members, collaborate with project teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• MRICS, MCIOB, or similar certifications preferred.
• 7-10 years in commercial management, with 3+ years on NEC contracts.
• Experience with cost management software and ERP systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonuses, health, and pension benefits.
• Professional development opportunities, career growth.

Why Join Us

We focus on career development, offer growth opportunities, foster a collaborative environment, and provide a competitive package with flexible benefits, including holidays, bonuses, pension, and wellness programs.

About Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company, providing services nationwide since 1973, including grounds maintenance, landscape construction, arboriculture, and EV charging installation. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.