Commercial Manager - Central Government

Driver Hire Borders; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Commercial Manager with extensive experience in procurement and contract management within the public sector. The ideal candidate will have NEC4 experience and a strong understanding of Public Contract Regulations. This hybrid role requires flexibility and offers a competitive market salary, promoting diversity and inclusion in applications.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting significant design and construction programmes.
• Extensive NEC4 experience, especially with ECC and PSC.
• Ability to communicate priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and contract management support in an NEC4 environment.
• Collaborate with Project Managers for contract management.
• Draft Commercial Strategies for business cases.

Skills

Knowledge of Public Contract Regulations

Understanding of Procurement Act 2023

Strong communication skills

Education

NEC4 accreditation

Tools

NEC4 contracting

Job description

Role: Commercial Manager REF 91610

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: Hybrid/Salisbury – 2-3 days/week on site. Flexibility required.

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate

Security Clearance: SC and Sole UK National required.

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Commercial Manager within the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and contract management support to the Estates Portfolio in an NEC4 environment, mainly supporting design and construction projects (RIBA Stages 0-7).
• Work closely with Project Managers to articulate requirements and determine the most appropriate routes to market, often using Public Sector Framework Agreements such as Crown Commercial Services.
• Draft Commercial Strategies for inclusion in business cases.
• Collaborate with NEC Project Managers on contract management, including negotiation and implementation of Compensation Events, and administer all contracts in line with client policies and government standards.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Public Contract Regulations (PCR), Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR).
• Understanding of Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience supporting significant design and construction programmes within a commercial team.
• Extensive NEC4 contracting experience, especially with ECC and PSC; NEC4 accreditation is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate priorities and business plans effectively, ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality targets.

If interested, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, supporting diversity, equality, and inclusion.