Commercial Manager

Millbank Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Commercial Manager for a major EPCM framework in Barnard Castle. This position is pivotal for overseeing procurement, contract management, and ensuring the success of high-value projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in the construction industry, with a focus on commercial strategy, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement and contract management.
• Proven leadership on high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and contract management activities.
• Manage cash flow and profitability monitoring.
• Provide commercial advice to project leads.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Management

Cost Control

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Do you thrive on managing complex commercial frameworks and ensuring contractual success from bid to delivery?

Ready to take on a pivotal role in a high-value EPCM programme where your decisions shape real-world project outcomes?

Want to be part of a collaborative team that values both commercial acumen and client partnership?

The Role
We re seeking a Commercial Manager to join a major EPCM framework based in Barnard Castle, North East England. This is your chance to lead commercially critical projects in one of the most dynamic and regulated sectors in the industry.

The Opportunity
As Commercial Manager, you ll play a key role in overseeing the procurement and contract management of goods and services across a broad portfolio of construction and engineering projects. You ll be embedded within high-performing delivery teams and act as a vital link between stakeholders, supply chain partners, and project leadership.
This role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to influence everything from procurement strategy to profitability and long-term client relationships.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Supporting the Managing Surveyor in delivering commercial strategy across the EPCM framework.
• Developing, implementing, and managing procurement and contract administration activities.
• Overseeing supply chain engagement, tendering processes, and contract negotiations.
• Managing cash flow, cost-value reconciliations, and profitability monitoring.
• Providing commercial advice to project leads, including input on main contract T&Cs.
• Acting as a key commercial presence across project teams, from minor works to large-scale complex builds.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Strong experience in procurement and contract management within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead commercial activities on complex, high-value projects.
• Experience with both upstream (client-facing) and downstream (supply chain) commercial processes.
• Skilled in contract negotiation, cost control, and strategic sourcing.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to commercial problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme .
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.