Commercial Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Penrith; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Bonus

Lodge allowance

UK highways project exposure

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for a major highways infrastructure project based in Penrith, Cumbria. You will drive commercial governance, manage budgets and risk, and lead procurement and subcontract activities across the project lifecycle.

The role demands a track record with Tier 1 contractors, strong contract administration skills and a qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline, with professional accreditation in progress being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a commercial management role with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Proven track record delivering major highways, road infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management, contract administration, procurement and financial control.
• Experience managing commercial risk, change control and subcontractor relationships.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction-related discipline.
• RICS, ICES or CIOB membership, Chartered status or demonstrable progress towards professional accreditation.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to lead commercial activities while working effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of the project from inception and tendering through to contract delivery, agreement and final account.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Oversee contract administration, ensuring contractual obligations are managed effectively.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead procurement activities, subcontract negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Support project governance, commercial reviews and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost optimisation and improved commercial performance.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Manage change control, variations, compensation events and contractual claims where applicable.
• Provide commercial leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior team members.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Procurement

Financial control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Change control

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a major highways infrastructure project based in Penrith, Cumbria.

This role is suited to a commercially driven professional with a strong main contractor background and experience delivering complex highways or major infrastructure schemes. You will play a key role in the commercial management of the project, ensuring effective financial control, contract compliance, procurement and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with the wider project delivery team, you will contribute to successful project outcomes while supporting commercial governance, value engineering and the development of team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of the project from inception and tendering through to contract delivery, agreement and final account.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Oversee contract administration, ensuring contractual obligations are managed effectively.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead procurement activities, subcontract negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Support project governance, commercial reviews and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost optimisation and improved commercial performance.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Manage change control, variations, compensation events and contractual claims where applicable.
• Provide commercial leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior team members.

To be considered for this opportunity

• Significant experience in a commercial management role with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• A proven track record delivering major highways, road infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management, contract administration, procurement and financial control.
• Experience managing commercial risk, change control and subcontractor relationships.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction-related discipline.
• RICS, ICES or CIOB membership, Chartered status or demonstrable progress towards professional accreditation.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to lead commercial activities while working effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

Benefits and pay

• Salary up to £92,000 per annum
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Bonus
• Lodge allowance
• The opportunity to contribute to a major UK highways infrastructure programme
• A challenging commercial leadership role within a major infrastructure environment

Interested?