Commercial Manager

Smart 4 EPC; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic consultancy firm in Tamworth is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to lead commercial operations across high-value programmes in vital sectors such as water, environmental, defence, and nuclear. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modelling skills and a proven ability to manage procurement and contracts. This role requires on-site presence at least 3 days a week, offering a chance to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills.
• Experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear sectors.
• Expertise in NEC3/4 contracts and risk management.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Willingness to work on-site at least 3 days/week.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy, contract execution, and post-contract delivery.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring financial clarity.
• Manage cost planning, change control, and final account negotiation.
• Oversee supplier performance and foster strong supply chain relationships.
• Ensure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Support work-winning teams and guide junior team members.

Skills

Financial modelling

Commercial problem-solving

Leadership

Team management

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Commercial Manager to lead commercial operations for high-value programmes within the water, environmental, defence, and nuclear sectors. In this role, you will manage procurement, contracts, and project delivery, ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and performance across multi-work stream programmes. You\'ll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and supply chain partners to drive smart, resilient infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy, contract execution, and post-contract delivery
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while ensuring financial clarity
• Manage cost planning, change control, and final account negotiation
• Oversee supplier performance and foster strong supply chain relationships
• Ensure compliance with NEC3/4, FIDIC, UK law, and regulatory frameworks
• Support work-winning teams and guide junior team members

What You Bring

• Strong financial modelling and commercial problem-solving skills
• Experience in water, environment, defence, or nuclear sectors
• Expertise in NEC3/4 contracts and risk management
• Proven leadership and team management abilities
• Willingness to work on-site at least 3 days/week
• Right to work in the UK

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and support some of the UK\'s most vital sectors.