Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Commercial Manager for a 6-month contract focused on roads and highways. This role involves managing commercial aspects of a major town regeneration project, ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments, adeptly handling commercial risks and change management. With a hybrid working model, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects while mentoring junior staff. If you're ready for a contract-ready challenge, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management for civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of large-scale civils/infrastructure projects.
• Administer NEC4 contracts and support change management.

Skills

Commercial Management

NEC4 Contracts

Change Management

Client Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Job Title: Commercial Manager (6-Month Contract) – Roads & Highways

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with expertise in NEC4 contracts and a proven track record in the civils and infrastructure sector? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at managing commercial risk, change control, and client relationships? If so, this 6-month contract role could be an excellent fit for you.

About the Company:

We are recruiting for a Commercial Manager on behalf of a global leader in civil engineering and infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on roads and highways projects. They deliver sustainable infrastructure and transport projects across the UK and internationally.

The Role:

This assignment for a Commercial Manager is a fantastic opportunity to join a major town regeneration project as it nears completion, managing key commercial aspects and ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts. You’ll be instrumental in supporting change control, resolving disputes, and liaising closely with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities: Commercial Manager

• Manage all commercial aspects of large-scale civils/infrastructure projects.
• Administer and ensure compliance with NEC4 contracts.
• Lead and support on change management, early warnings, and compensation events.
• Engage with clients, local councils, to manage issues and support conflict resolution.
• Provide commercial support and forecasting to ensure project profitability.
• Manage small teams of change managers
• Produce and maintain accurate cost and value reports.
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff, if required.

Key Requirements: Commercial Manager

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Commercial Lead, Head of Commercial or senior commercial role in roads, highways, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in dealing with local councils/authority’s
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in change management and resolving client issues.
• Ability to handle commercial negotiations and contractual risk.
• Ideally experienced in leading or managing a small team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Available for an immediate or short-notice start.
• 6-month initial contract with potential for extension
• Based in Swindon, with hybrid working (3 days on site per week)

If you're a contract-ready commercial professional with NEC4 experience looking to join a high-profile infrastructure project, we want to hear from you!