Commercial Manager - Major Infrastructure Delivery

HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HS2 Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Commercial Manager to deliver commercial activities within Delivery teams, providing commercial assurance, contract management, and independent input to the Head of Commercial.

You will work with the supply chain and contractors, administer NEC3 obligations, manage variations and payments, drive cost verification, and develop strategies to maximise project value while promoting EDI and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high value contracts for infrastructure projects.
• Ability to develop commercial strategies and plans for capital projects.
• Experience with NEC3 Contract administration.
• Ability to lead commercial resources and teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial assurance to Head of Commercial of delivery activities.
• Deliver contract management and maintain commercial control.
• Administer NEC3 obligations and assess variations/compensation events.
• Review supply chain monthly reports to drive performance.
• Support cost estimates updates and contract reviews.
• Foster collaboration within IPT and engage with key contractors.

Skills

High value contracts

Commercial strategy

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Commercial management systems

Job description

HS2 Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Commercial Manager to deliver commercial activities within Delivery teams, providing commercial assurance, contract management, and independent input to the Head of Commercial.

You will work with the supply chain and contractors, administer NEC3 obligations, manage variations and payments, drive cost verification, and develop strategies to maximise project value while promoting EDI and governance.