Commercial Manager

Kenton Black Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance across Midlands infrastructure projects, partnering with operations to manage risk, maximise value and deliver against financial targets.

You will oversee cost control, forecasting, CVRs, subcontract procurement, and NEC contract changes, while building strong client and supply chain relationships to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial administration.
• Experience managing project finances, subcontractors and changes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, CVRs and financial reporting.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, package management, payments and final accounts.
• Administer NEC contracts, including change control and compensation events.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support project teams in achieving financial and operational targets.
• Build strong client and supply chain relationships.
• Maintain effective commercial governance and reporting.

Skills

NEC contracts

Commercial leadership

Contract administration

Communication skills

Negotiation

Proactive mindset

Job description

Location: Midlands

Salary: Up to £110,000 + Company Package

Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, supporting a varied portfolio of projects across the Midlands.

This role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for commercial performance across infrastructure schemes, working closely with operational teams to manage contractual risk, maximise value and ensure successful financial delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, CVRs and financial reporting.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, package management, payments and final accounts.
• Administer NEC contracts, including change control and compensation events.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support project teams in achieving financial and operational targets.
• Build strong client and supply chain relationships.
• Maintain effective commercial governance and reporting.

About You

• Experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial administration.
• Experience managing project finances, subcontractors and contractual change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• A proactive and commercially focused approach.

The Package

• Salary up to £110,000, depending on experience.
• Company benefits package.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of Midlands infrastructure projects.