Commercial Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager with strong NEC expertise to join a growing UK engineering and infrastructure group delivering design, consultancy and construction services.

You will review contracts, manage commercial risks and support project managers from tender to final accounts, working across utilities, energy and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial management in engineering, infrastructure, utilities or construction.
• Strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge and contract negotiation experience.
• MRICS or equivalent qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate NEC3, NEC4 ECC, NEC PSC, JCT and bespoke contracts.
• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks.
• Support tenders and bids with contractual risk reviews.
• Provide commercial support to Project Managers during delivery.
• Manage Compensation Events, variations, change control and claims.
• Advise Directors and teams on commercial risk and margins.
• Improve consistency of commercial management across the group.

Skills

Commercial Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract review

Risk management

Project delivery

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Quantity Surveying or Construction Law qualification

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

JCT contracts

Contract amendments

Job description

Are you a Commercial Manager with strong NEC experience and a background in engineering, infrastructure, utilities or construction?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing UK engineering and infrastructure group delivering design, consultancy, project management and construction services across the utilities, energy and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate NEC3, NEC4 ECC, NEC PSC, JCT and bespoke contracts.
• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks.
• Review and negotiate Z Clauses and bespoke amendments.
• Support tenders and bids with contractual risk reviews.
• Provide commercial support to Project Managers throughout project delivery.
• Manage Compensation Events, variations, change control and claims.
• Advise Directors and project teams on commercial risk
• Improve consistency of commercial management across the Group.

About You

• Significant Commercial Management experience within engineering, infrastructure, utilities or construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4, particularly ECC and PSC.
• Experience with Z Clauses and bespoke contractual amendments.
• Proven contract review and negotiation experience.
• Strong understanding of Compensation Events, change control, claims and final accounts.
• Experience supporting live projects and Project Managers.
• Good understanding of CVRs, forecasting and project margins.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills..

JCT experience and a relevant Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Law qualification would be advantageous. MRICS or equivalent is also desirable.

The Opportunity

This is a key commercial appointment within a growing engineering and infrastructure business, offering the opportunity to work closely with Directors, Project Managers, Engineering, Operations, Finance and Business Development teams.

If you are an experienced Commercial Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on commercial performance and business growth,