Commercial Manager - HS2

Monroe International; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Monroe International is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities within integrated delivery teams for high-value civil engineering and infrastructure contracts in the UK. The role includes governance, NEC contract administration, and ensuring value for money across major capital packages.

You will work with tier-1 contractors and supply chains, manage pre-contract procurement and post-contract commercial management, and mentor a team of Commercial Managers and Contract

Qualificações

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering.
• RICS membership (or working towards) is highly desirable.
• Experience in major infrastructure projects and governance frameworks.
• Experience with NEC contract administration.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-Contract & Procurement: Develop commercial Works Information, align contract documentation with procurement plans, and ensure cross-functional scope integrity.
• Post-Contract & Commercial Management: Administer NEC3/NEC4 obligations, evaluate variations, and input key commercial metrics into reports.
• Leadership, Governance & Risk Control: Direct and mentor commercial staff, drive governance approvals, lead cost estimating reviews, and foster collaboration with contractors.

Conhecimentos

Major infrastructure

Public sector governance

NEC contract administration

Team leadership

Formação académica

Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management / Civil Engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Commercial Manager - Major Infrastructure

Location: Euston or Birmingham depending on candidate location | Hybrid Working

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Commercial Manager to lead and assure commercial activities within integrated delivery teams across high-value, complex civil engineering and infrastructure contracts. Working directly alongside tier-1 contractors and supply chains, this role provides critical commercial management, governance, and NEC contract administration to ensure major capital packages deliver long-term value for money and alignment with overall programme goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Contract & Procurement

• Develop commercial Works Information, align contract documentation with procurement plans, and ensure cross-functional scope integrity.
• Evaluate tenders, support moderation processes to contract award, and contribute to contract management plan development.

2. Post-Contract & Commercial Management

• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contract obligations on behalf of the Project Manager, evaluating variations, compensation events, contract payments, and performance incentives.
• Maintain rigorous cost verification, analyse monthly supply chain performance, and input key commercial metrics into monthly reporting dashboards.
• Conduct contract and programme reviews, update final cost estimates, and provide day-to-day commercial and contractual advice to delivery teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and present business cases for value engineering, cost savings, and commercial efficiencies.

3. Leadership, Governance & Risk Control

• Direct and mentor direct reports, including Assistant Commercial Managers and Contract Administrators.
• Execute corporate governance approvals for project change and risk drawdowns.
• Lead cost estimating reviews across all project stages.
• Facilitate dispute resolution, build collaborative relationships with key contractors, and promote a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

• Major Infrastructure Background: Proven track record managing commercial delivery on complex civil engineering, building, or systems infrastructure projects (£500M-£4B aggregate value).
• Public Sector & Governance: Experience working with or within publicly funded bodies, with a solid grasp of public procurement frameworks (e.g., UCR/PCR).
• Contract Administration: In-depth experience administering NEC standard forms of contract, including early warnings, compensation events, payment assessments, and cost verification.
• Team Leadership: Experience managing commercial professionals, developing capability, and driving delivery performance.

Technical Competencies & Skills

• Proficient in cost control, estimating, cash flow forecasting, risk management, and value engineering.
• Demonstrated ability in commercial strategy development, negotiation, dispute resolution, and supply chain management.
• Excellent communication skills to interface effectively across multidisciplinary delivery teams, finance directorates, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering. RICS membership (or working towards) is highly desirable