Commercial Manager (Highways)

Bespoke Civils Solutions Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Commercial Manager in Shrewsbury to oversee the financial performance of drainage and highways projects. The role involves managing NEC contracts, ensuring commercial compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have experience in infrastructure projects and strong contract management skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing commercial performance on infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contract administration.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial performance of multiple frameworks ensuring compliance.
• Administer NEC contracts managing early warnings and change control.
• Lead forecasting and risk management to maintain financial control.
• Source and negotiate with subcontractors for best value.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Commercial Leadership

Contract Management

Cost Control & Forecasting

Procurement & Supply Chain

Stakeholder Management

Job description

BCS Connect is proud to be working on behalf of our client in Telford to recruit a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of their specialist drainage and highways schemes.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in major infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

About the Role

As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple drainage projects, supporting operational teams, and ensuring commercial compliance across all schemes. You will also mentor and develop junior commercial staff, embedding best practice throughout the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Own the financial performance of multiple frameworks, ensuring profitability, value for money, and compliance.
• Contract Management: Administer NEC contracts (NEC4 ECC, PSC, and TSC), including early warnings, compensation events, and change control.
• Cost Control & Forecasting: Lead forecasting, risk management, and value engineering to maintain financial control.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Source and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve best value and monitor performance.
• Project Delivery Support: Collaborate with operational teams to embed commercial awareness and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain s...