Commercial Manager

Damicor Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport solutions company in London is seeking a motivated Commercial Manager to oversee contract management and procurement on large-scale airport projects. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the transport sector and a solid understanding of contract types, as well as exceptional negotiation and management skills. This role promises career progression within a dynamic work environment and offers a competitive salary alongside hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Bupa Medical Cover

Aviva pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience on Airport, Transport, or Rail projects, ideally at Heathrow.
• Commercial management experience on complex engineering projects with revenues exceeding GBP10m per annum.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Minimum commercial risks through accurate contract administration.
• Manage project finances including forecasts and billing.
• Build relationships with Customers, Subcontractors, and Stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Change management

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Membership of a professional body (RICS, CIOB, ACostE)

Job description

Commercial Manager
Location: London, Heathrow
Salary: GBP80,000pa - GBP85,000pa + GBP8,500pa Car Allowance

Benefits: 28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays), Bupa Medical Cover, Aviva pension scheme (listed below)

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Format: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Industry Experience: Transport/Airport/Rail

About the Role

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join a project execution team, providing expert contract management, procurement, cost control, and administration support for complex automation projects in dynamic and evolving airport and parcel environments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in transport, rail, or aviation sectors, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder requirements and successfully deliver large-scale projects. This is a role for a motivated, detail-oriented leader who thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure complex projects are cost- and change-controlled, minimizing commercial risk through accurate contract interpretation, management, and administration both upstream with customers and downstream with subcontractors.
• Manage project finances, including forecasts, cash flow, costs, billing plans, and applications for payment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Customers, Subcontractors, and Internal Stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in commercial management practices, share best practices, and develop the commercial capability of the team.
• Mentor and upskill the existing commercial team to strengthen overall effectiveness through implementation of strategies and targets aligned with leadership and project governance.
• Lead commercial success of projects by taking ownership and accountability for contract management and financial outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience on Airport, Transport, or Rail projects, ideally at Heathrow.
• Strong knowledge of various contract types, including NEC3, NEC4, MF/1.
• Commercial management experience on complex engineering projects with revenues exceeding GBP10m per annum.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams to meet programme dates.
• Expertise in managing change processes, including scope analysis, estimating, and compensation events.
• Solid understanding of project schedules and delay analysis.
• Supplier and subcontractor management experience, including pre- and post-contract relationship management.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills.
• Membership of a professional body (RICS, CIOB, ACostE) preferred.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and taking ownership for commercial project success.

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife Wellbeing Membership: fast GP access, health promotion, and daily challenges for rewards
• Career progression in a challenging, dynamic work environment
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Pension with Aviva
• Access to Achievers, an award-winning recognition platform