Commercial Manager- M&T

Bouygues Construction; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager for the Marine and Tunnelling team. You will oversee commercial strategy and delivery on a significant infrastructure project, ensuring value, quality, and performance. The role demands strong leadership, contract negotiation skills, and effective stakeholder management. Join a mission-driven team on a groundbreaking energy project that aims to provide clean electricity to millions for decades.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure or civils projects.
• Strong capability in contract negotiation, risk management, and change control.
• A collaborative, people-first approach to leadership and team development.

Responsibilities

• Managing the preparation of commercial reports and earned value assessments.
• Overseeing procurement planning and supply chain performance.
• Leading change control and managing commercial risk and opportunity.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

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Job Description

Commercial Manager- M&T

Job Location City: Bristol (UK)

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel

Requisition ID: 1695

Information at a Glance

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

The Civil Works Alliance are recruiting a Commercial Manager to join the Marine and Tunnelling (M&T) team at our Avonmouth site, supporting delivery of the landmark Sizewell C project.

As part of the CWA, we're delivering vital infrastructure that will help shape the UK's energy future. Sizewell C is a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station that will provide clean, low-carbon electricity to around 6 million homes for at least 60 years. This is your opportunity to join a highly skilled, mission-driven team contributing to a once-in-a-generation project.

In this role, you'll take ownership of commercial strategy and delivery across a major section of M&T works, ensuring we stay on track to deliver value, quality, and performance across the board. You'll provide strong leadership to the commercial team and be instrumental in ensuring cost-efficiency, commercial risk management, and stakeholder satisfaction - while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the preparation of commercial reports and earned value assessments
• Overseeing procurement planning and supply chain performance
• Leading change control and managing commercial risk and opportunity
• Supporting recruitment, performance management, and development of commercial staff
• Providing input into estimating, value engineering, and planning functions
• Supporting dispute resolution and liaising with legal and contractual experts
• Driving Zero Harm initiatives and embedding a strong safety culture

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure or civils projects
• Strong capability in contract negotiation, risk management, and change control
• A commercial mindset with the ability to balance detail with strategic priorities
• A collaborative, people-first approach to leadership and team development
• Confidence in managing interfaces with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of civil engineering technical solutions and procurement strategies

If you want to be part of a high-performing team delivering one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the link to apply and take your next step with the Civil Works Alliance.