Commercial Manager

Linear Recruitment; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Pension

Medicash health plan

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial delivery of multiple infrastructure projects in the North West. The role works closely with senior leadership to develop governance and best practice, with hybrid working available.

You will support the growth of the commercial and purchasing function, mentoring teams and driving improved commercial performance across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar commercial discipline preferred.
• MRICS or MCIOB qualification desirable.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with management accounts and commercial reporting.
• Experience in construction, engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Valid UK driving licence and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across multiple infrastructure projects.
• Manage client, supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration and final accounts.
• Produce CVRs, valuations, cost forecasts and commercial reports.
• Support change management and governance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and performance.
• Collaborate with operational teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial mgmt

Client management

Contract administration

Valuations

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder mgmt

Team mentoring

Education

QS degree

MRICS/MCIOB

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Commercial Manager – Infrastructure / Engineering Projects
Location: North West (Hybrid Working Available)

A leading UK infrastructure services organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Manager to support the continued growth of its engineering and infrastructure division.

The business delivers critical infrastructure projects across the energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure sectors, working with major clients to deliver complex, high-value projects nationwide.

Following significant investment and recent growth, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business at a key stage of its development, playing a pivotal role in strengthening and scaling its commercial function.

The Opportunity

As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial delivery of multiple infrastructure projects while working closely with senior leadership to develop and improve commercial processes, governance and best practice.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, supporting the growth of the commercial and purchasing function, mentoring team members and driving improved commercial performance across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading commercial management across multiple infrastructure projects
• Managing client, supplier and subcontractor relationships
• Overseeing procurement, contract administration and final accounts
• Producing CVRs, valuations, cost forecasts and commercial reports
• Supporting change management and commercial governance
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and commercial performance
• Working collaboratively with operational teams and senior stakeholders

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role
• Experience working within civil engineering, utilities, energy, rail or wider infrastructure sectors
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including change management and contract administration
• Experience managing subcontractor and supplier accounts from procurement through to final account
• Strong commercial awareness with knowledge of contractual and legal obligations
• Experience producing CVRs, valuations, forecasts and management reports
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing commercial teams
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar commercial discipline preferred
• MRICS or MCIOB qualification desirable
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with management accounts and commercial reporting
• Previous experience within construction, engineering or infrastructure environments
• Valid UK driving licence
• CSCS card at the appropriate level

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Annual bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional days)
• Company pension and life assurance
• Medicash health plan, virtual GP and wellbeing support
• Professional membership fees covered
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunity to help shape and develop a growing commercial function within a leading infrastructure group

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional looking to join a growing organisation and play a key role in its future success.