Commercial Manager

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Family policies

Mentoring programmes

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Long service awards

Car & private medical

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, a key UK contractor, seeks a seasoned Commercial Manager for its multidisciplinary projects. You will lead the commercial function, drive profitability, manage risk, and mentor a team across contracts and procurement.

Strong NEC experience is essential, with leadership of high-value packages and stakeholder diplomacy. Based in the UK, the role emphasises strategic oversight, robust reporting, and collaboration with technical experts to maximise project value.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in construction commercial management.
• Strong NEC contracts background and procurement of high-value complex packages.
• Proven leadership of commercial teams and strategic planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a commercial strategy to meet budget and maximise profitability.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of commercial professionals.
• Manage commercial risk and opportunity and oversee reporting.
• Act as the single point of contact for commercial, legal, financial and admin issues.
• Provide regular commercial insights on supply chain performance with technical teams.
• Liaise with pre-contract teams to assist tenders and work-winning.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and assess compensation events.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Team management

Education

RICS/CIOB membership

Tools

NEC contracts

Procurement

Job description

• Develop and implement a commercial strategy that achieves budget and maximises profitability.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of commercial professionals.
• Manage commercial risk and opportunity.
• Ensure adherence to all commercial reporting procedures.
• Act as the single point of contact for all commercial, legal, financial, and administrative issues with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Partner with technical experts to provide regular commercial insights on the performance of supply chain organisations.
• Manage customer relationships to ensure a constructive relationship throughout the lifecycle of all projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislative, regulatory, and corporate standards in commercial and contractual arrangements.
• Assess compensation events, claims, and disputes regarding contracts.
• Develop, implement, and continually review procedures and practices to ensure effective commercial management of contracts.
• Accurately forecast and monitor key performance indicators.
• Ensure accurate cost-value reconciliations are in place and reviewed monthly.
• Liaise closely with pre-contract teams to assist with tenders and work-winning.

  We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Commercial Manager to lead our commercial team and manage all commercial aspects of our multidisciplinary construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the industry, with a strong background in NEC contracts and procurement of high-value complex packages. This role requires excellent leadership skills and the ability to drive commercial strategies that maximise profitability and mitigate risks., Proven experience in commercial management within the construction industry.

• Extensive experience with NEC contracts.
• Proven track record of leading and managing a team of commercial professionals.
• Significant experience in the procurement of high-value, complex packages.
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CIOB).
• Strong project management skills with experience in procurement, contract, and financial management.
• Technical understanding of the core phases of construction projects., Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Sound knowledge of the construction industry and compliance standards.
• Ability to negotiate and manage high-value contractual disputes to successful conclusions.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK's most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

  Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days

• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and private medical insurance