Commercial Manager - Electrical Infrastructure (Utilities / ICP / Estimating Focus)

ZipRecruiter; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the electrical infrastructure sector is seeking a Commercial Manager experienced in utilities and estimating. You will manage commercial activities across contracts, ensuring compliance and cost control, while leading a small team. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a collaborative work environment, along with opportunities for growth in a thriving business.

Benefits

Company Car or Allowance

Free Parking

Flexible/Agile Working

High-Trust Team Environment

Long-Term Opportunity

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ commercial or QS experience required.
• Electrical/utilities background, ideally in 33kV to 132kV environments.
• Strong knowledge of ICP processes and budget development.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activity across NEC contracts from early cost input to delivery.
• Own the full estimating process and build complete bids.
• Oversee contract compliance, cost control, and risk management.

Skills

Commercial Strategy

Cost Planning

Bid Support

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Cost Control

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Confident Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

RICS Qualification

Tools

NEC4

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Manager – Electrical Infrastructure (Utilities / ICP / Estimating Focus)

Middlesbrough (travel as needed) | £66.5k–£73k + Car Allowance + 7.5% Bonus

Full-time | Agile working post-probation

A growing electrical infrastructure contractor is looking for a Commercial Manager with a background in utilities, pre-construction, and estimating. This is a key leadership role, blending commercial strategy, cost planning, and bid support across major grid and primary projects (33kV–132kV).

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage commercial activity across NEC contracts (ECC/PSSC), from early cost input to delivery
• Own the full estimating process: walk routes, liaise with subcontractors, coordinate specs, tech info, and pricing
• Build complete bids using activity schedules, schedule of rates, and cost-loaded programmes
• Work with planners to support pre-construction cost modelling
• Oversee contract compliance, cost control, risk management, and forecasting
• Support framework contract management and internal risk/governance processes
• Manage and develop a small team (Estimators / Junior QSs)

You’ll need:

• A solid electrical/utilities infrastructure background, ideally in 33kV to 132kV environments
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4, cost reporting, and contract administration
• Experience in estimating, including route walks, subcontractor liaison, and compiling bids
• Knowledge of ICP processes and budget development
• 5+ years’ commercial or QS experience; degree qualified (QS or engineering); RICS desirable
• Confident communicator, analytical, commercially aware

Why it’s worth a look:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Company car or allowance
• Free parking + flexible/agile working
• High-trust, collaborative team environment
• Long-term opportunity in a growing business

Sound like a fit?

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