Commercial Manager

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee diverse contracts in Leeds. This role offers a competitive salary and career progression, focusing on strategic input and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in drainage and utilities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Long-term career progression

Opportunity to shape commercial strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in Drainage, Utilities, Rail or Highways.
• Strong knowledge of commercial processes and frameworks.
• Excellent financial, negotiation and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing, overheads, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Oversee contract management, valuations, and cost reporting.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and procurement processes.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure commercial best practice.
• Provide commercial leadership and support to project teams.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Financial and negotiation skills

Leadership

Knowledge of framework contracts

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager Drainage
Location: Leeds
Package: Competitive salary and benefits package
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Vector Recruitment Solutions are proud to be working in partnership with a leading Drainage contractor to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven commercial professional to take ownership of a wide range of drainage contracts.

As Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of contracts, providing strategic input, driving performance, and leading a team to deliver results on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing, overheads, cost control and financial reporting to protect profit and cash flow
• Oversee contract management, valuations, and cost reporting
• Manage subcontractor relationships and procurement processes
• Collaborate across departments to ensure commercial best practice
• Provide commercial leadership and support to project teams
• Support tendering and mobilisation of new projects, ensuring viable margins

About you

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager within Drainage, Utilities, Rail or Highways
• Strong knowledge of framework contracts and commercial processes
• Excellent financial, negotiation and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive performance

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary package + benefits
• Long-term career progression within a market-leading contractor
• Opportunity to shape commercial strategy on major frameworks

This role is ideal for an experienced Commercial Manager seeking a fresh challenge within a forward-thinking organisation at the heart of the UK’s infrastructure industry. Apply today or contact Kristian Wilson on (phone number removed) for further details.