Commercial Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Car scheme

Private medical insurance

Holiday entitlement buy

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in Warrington is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial team and manage all commercial aspects of multidisciplinary construction projects.

The role requires over 15 years in the industry, strong NEC contracts and procurement expertise, and the ability to drive profitability and manage risk across complex packages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading commercial teams in construction.
• Strong NEC contracts knowledge and procurement experience.
• Track record of managing high‑value, complex packages and contracts.

Responsibilities

• 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 across projects.
• Ensure adherence to all commercial reporting procedures and governance.
• Act as the single point of contact for commercial, legal, financial, and admin issues with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with technical teams to provide regular commercial insights on supply chain performance.
• Maintain strong customer relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and corporate standards in contracts.

Skills

Leadership

NEC contracts

Procurement

Team management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Education

RICS or CIOB member

Job description

Commercial Manager

Location: Warrington

About Us

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.

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills and Attributes

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity and Legal Notice

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms and conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.