Commercial Manager - Major Construction Programme

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to drive delivery of a significant infrastructure programme across the UK. You will manage post-contract administration and negotiate with suppliers while ensuring compliance with governance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in procurement and contract management, as well as excellent communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working model across major cities in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in infrastructure, construction, or property environments.
• Strong background in procurement and/or contract management.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-contract administration for construction and professional service contracts.
• Lead on variations, change control, issue resolution, and risk management.
• Provide expert commercial advice and support to stakeholders on strategy and contract management.

Skills

Influencing senior stakeholders

Contract management

Strong communication skills

Procurement negotiation

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body or degree in surveying, engineering, law, finance

Tools

Oracle

Bravo

4Projects

Job description

Overview

Role: Commercial Manager
Contract Length: 6 months

Location: Hybrid 40% - any of the organisation's location (most major cities) throughout UK

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to help drive delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure programme. The portfolio includes new builds, major refurbishments, and expansions across a diverse and complex estate.

You will ideally have experience working with NEC3/NEC4 or PPC2000 contracts, a track record of managing large-scale projects, and the confidence to influence stakeholders in complex, client-side environments.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage post-contract administration for construction and professional service contracts.
• Lead on variations, change control, issue resolution, and risk management.
• Provide expert commercial advice and support to stakeholders on strategy and contract management.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value while ensuring compliance with governance and policy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with estates, operations, finance, and supply chain partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovative commercial solutions across the portfolio.

Essential

• Proven experience in infrastructure, construction, or property environments.
• Strong background in procurement and/or contract management.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with success working both independently and collaboratively.
• Membership of a relevant professional body or degree in surveying, engineering, law, finance, or equivalent industry experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 or PPC2000 contracts.
• Client-side or regulated procurement experience.
• Experience managing projects of £20m+ in scale.
• Familiarity with procurement and file management systems (eg, Oracle, Bravo, 4Projects).

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-early submission is recommended.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the Guaranteed Interview' scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

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If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.