Commercial Manager

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 30% of salary for stretch

Pension scheme with company match

Flexible benefits

Share incentive plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Commercial Manager based at our Warwick office with flexible hybrid working. You will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors to maximise the commercial performance of the FEED Framework and deliver value across a portfolio of transmission infrastructure projects.

You will work within Portfolio Strategy and Development to ensure value for money for consumers while managing commercial risk and shaping contracts and relationships with internal and external stakeholders through

Qualifications

• LEADERSHIP Experience in commercial roles within major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts and FEED development.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking within regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish the Commercial capability within PS&D and form a new team.
• Lead commercial development from contract strategy to handover to delivery.
• Support FEED contract allocations with cost control and risk management.
• Manage FEED performance and drive portfolio-level strategic discussions.
• Provide regular FEED performance reporting to senior leaders.
• Build strong relationships with procurement, delivery and legal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Commercial & financial skills

Team development

Regulated environment knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS/Chartered status

Job description

About Us

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity that our network provides gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving. In NGET we are passionate about both operating safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers.

About Us

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity that our network provides gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving. In NGET we are passionate about both operating safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers.

National Grid is hiring a Commercial Manager - This position is based from our Warwick office however we offer flexible hybrid working options.

Job Purpose

Supporting projects in the early phases of BP500 (Optioneering and Development), you will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and take responsibility for maximising the commercial performance of our Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Framework to deliver value across a portfolio of transmission infrastructure projects. Working in Portfolio Strategy and Development (PS&D), you will ensure value for money for consumers while operating within the regulatory framework, managing commercial risk, and supporting the successful development of National Grid’s ambitious investment programme.

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, helping to shape commercial strategies and contractual arrangements that will support the development of critical energy infrastructure through to 2030 and beyond.

What You'll Do

• Reporting to the Director of PMO, establish the Commercial capability within PS&D through the formation of a new team.
• Lead commercial development of infrastructure projects from the creation of the contract strategy, option selection, and development phases, through to handover to delivery.
• Support the allocation of FEED contracts (NEC 3/NEC4), ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and value optimisation.
• Manage FEED performance for PS&D, setting up the right forums and channels to ensure strategic performance discussions as portfolio level, whilst also working at project level to enable the timely resolution and close-out of issues and escalations.
• Lead decision-making and regular FEED performance reporting to senior leaders and Exec.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders including procurement, delivery and legal, to drive successful project outcomes.
• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors, supporting both performance and professional growth.

About You

You will be an experienced commercial professional with a strong track record of delivering value within large, complex organisations, ideally across major infrastructure programmes including the design and development phases. Combining commercial expertise with strong stakeholder management skills, you will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, influence and strategic thinking are key.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a commercial, quantity surveying or financial management role, ideally on the design and development of major infrastructure projects, using NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Strong commercial and financial skills, with experience managing contracts, costs, and risk.
• Effective stakeholder management skills, able to collaborate, influence and think strategically in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including those working across multiple locations.
• An understanding of commercial strategy and financial planning within a regulated or similar environment.
• Knowledge of the UK energy sector or transmission infrastructure would be beneficial but is not essential.
• An appreciation of procurement processes and regulatory requirements and how these impact project delivery and commercial decisions.
• Experience in senior level engagement and reporting.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £60,000 – £74,000 dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 30% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 2nd October. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

To find out more about us, please follow the link below:

https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/

DE & I statement

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.