Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering company in Loughborough is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead projects under NEC contracts. Responsibilities include financial management, client relations, and contract advice. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying. This role offers a salary between £75,000 - £85,000 plus benefits and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• High level of experience in NEC contracts.
• Experience managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects under NEC contracts.
• Advise on contracts for the best outcomes.
• Monitor costs and protect margins.
• Drive applications and cashflow management.

Skills

NEC contract management

Client relationship building

Financial forecasting

Change control management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager – HV and T&D Projects

Loughborough / Torquay - hybrid working

£75,000 - £85,000 + package

Fourblue are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with strong NEC contract experience to join a forward-thinking engineering company who are innovative specialists in structural steel design, fabrication and installation, earthing, and mechanical installation for the UK T&D sector.

This is your chance to step into a key role, driving commercial performance while helping deliver projects that keep the UK powered.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the commercial management of complex projects under NEC contracts.
• Advising on contracts from the outset to ensure the best outcomes for all parties.
• Keeping a close eye on costs, forecasting financial profiles, and protecting margins.
• Managing change control, early warnings, and compensation events with confidence.
• Building strong client relationships as the go-to commercial contact.
• Driving timely applications, payments, and cashflow management.
• Supporting tenders and bids with sharp commercial insight.
• Producing clear, accurate reports that influence decision-making at senior level.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• 10+ years experience in a Quantity Surveying role
• High level of experience in NEC contracts
• Preferably experience seeing through similar projects end to end
• Right to work in the UK

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your up to date CV to this advert.