Commercial Manager

Ringway Infrastructure Services Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway in Kent is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on our Kent County Council Highways Contract. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering commercial excellence, value for our client, and performance across the contract.

The role collaborates with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to manage risk, oversee pricing and governance, and ensure effective contract management for highway maintenance and improvement works in Kent.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial and contract management experience within highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• Professional membership would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial team.
• Oversee commercial reporting, forecasting, budget management, and final account settlement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for commercial and contractual matters with Kent County Council and key supply chain partners.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, and effective contract management processes.
• Manage, mentor, and develop commercial team members, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee pricing, estimates, subcontractor agreements, and contractual instructions.
• Provide accurate commercial insight and reporting to support business planning and decision-making.
• Identify, manage, and monitor contractual risks, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Maintain and develop the contract Risk and Opportunity Register.
• Produce concise commercial reports for senior management, highlighting performance, opportunities, and risks.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Team development

Communication skills

Health & safety

Education

Professional membership (RICS/ICES/CIOB)

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on our Kent County Council Highways Contract. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring commercial excellence across the contract, delivering value for our client, and supporting sustainable business performance. You will work closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to drive commercial success, manage risk, and support the delivery of essential highway maintenance and improvement works across Kent.

Duties

• Lead and develop the commercial team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Oversee commercial reporting, monthly forecasting, budget management, and final account settlement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for commercial and contractual matters with Kent County Council and key supply chain partners.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, and effective contract management processes.
• Manage, mentor, and develop commercial team members, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee pricing, estimates, subcontractor agreements, and contractual instructions.
• Provide accurate commercial insight and reporting to support business planning and decision-making.
• Identify, manage, and monitor contractual risks, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Maintain and develop the contract Risk and Opportunity Register.
• Produce concise commercial reports for senior management, highlighting performance, opportunities, and risks.

Person Specification

• Proven commercial and contract management experience within highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• Professional membership (RICS, ICES, CIOB, or similar) would be advantageous.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.