Commercial Manager in Horley, Surrey

Energy Jobline CVL; Horley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Pension

EAP

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Vital Energi seeks an experienced Project Commercial Manager for a high-value Gatwick project. You will lead the project commercial team, ensuring robust financial management, contractual compliance and effective risk/opportunity handling throughout delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, change management, cash collection and final account settlement, while building strong client and supplier relationships to safeguard profitability.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial management experience in construction, infrastructure, energy or related sectors.
• Proven track record delivering major projects with strong profitability.
• Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts and handling variations and final accounts.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, CVRs, cash flow and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior commercial leadership on a major project from handover to final account.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies, manage claims and contract risk.
• Lead negotiations with clients and supply chain to maximise profitability.
• Oversee procurement and subcontract management with robust commercial governance.

Skills

Commercial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Risk management

Leadership

Supply chain

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS/CIOB/ICES membership

Tools

MS Office

Commercial management systems

Job description

Project Commercial Manager – Gatwick

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's 5-Year Strategy of Growth?

Due to our continuing success, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to join us working on a major £110m project.

Within this role, you will provide senior commercial leadership across an allocated major project, ensuring robust financial management, contractual compliance and effective management of commercial risk and opportunity.

Working under the direction of the Head of Commercial, the Project Commercial Manager will lead the project commercial team and work closely with operational, procurement, design and project delivery functions to maximise profitability, protect Vital Energi’s contractual position and support the successful delivery of projects.

The role will have overall responsibility for project-level commercial performance from contract handover through delivery, completion and final account, including forecasting, change management, supply chain management, cash collection and dispute avoidance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or project portfolios, ensuring successful delivery against financial and commercial objectives.
• Take ownership of project profitability through effective budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement commercial and contractual strategies, managing variations, claims, change control, and contractual risk.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with clients, leading negotiations and ensuring timely payment and successful final account settlement.
• Oversee procurement activities and supply chain management, ensuring robust subcontract agreements and effective commercial performance.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities to improve project outcomes and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, commercial governance procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial teams, creating a high-performing and commercially focused culture.
• Collaborate with operational and project delivery teams to provide commercial insight and support strategic decision-making.
• Support project mobilisation and handover activities, ensuring effective transition from pre-construction through to project delivery.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused professional with a proven track record in commercial management within the construction, infrastructure or civil engineering sectors.

Skills, Experience & Competencies

• Significant commercial management experience within the construction, engineering, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven success managing the commercial performance of major projects and leading high-performing commercial teams.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, and other forms of contract, with experience managing claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Excellent understanding of cost management, forecasting, CVRs, cash flow, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Commercially astute, with a proactive approach to managing risk, opportunity, and project profitability.
• Experience in procurement, subcontract management, and supply chain engagement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline ()
• Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent ()

Key Attributes

• Strong commercial judgement and decision-making ability.
• Effective leader with experience developing and mentoring teams.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, proactive, and focused on delivering successful commercial outcomes.

The Package

• Attractive salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme and additional employee benefits.

Additional Information

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this period, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

Thank you for your interest in Vital Energi.

The Company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion based solely on suitability for the role and/or merit. It is Company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of , , colour, , or origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, or physical disability, nor is disadvantaged by any unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time-limited permission or restrictions attached to their right to work in the UK.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this vacancy.

CVs submitted to any employee of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd.

No will be paid should a candidate be hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

Thank you