Commercial Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Lockrose; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Hybrid/flexible working options

Company car/travel allowance

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Lockrose is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the commercial and procurement activities of major infrastructure programmes within the energy sector. Operating in a client-side, regulated environment, this role will drive budget development, procurement delivery, and commercial assurance to ensure projects are well-governed and set up for delivery.

Working across a portfolio of complex projects, you will contribute to robust investment decisions, effective procurement outcomes,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-contract commercial, procurement and budget management activities.
• Strong NEC contract awareness and application in procurement context.
• Experience working in regulated environments (energy/utilities/infrastructure).

Responsibilities

• Support development and management of project budgets, baselines, and investment approvals.
• Lead or support procurement activities, including tender documentation and contract particulars.
• Contribute to tender evaluation, cost assurance, benchmarking and commercial submissions.
• Provide ongoing commercial assurance to align budgets, scope and procurement outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tender evaluation

Budget management

Governance

Education

HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (desirable)

Job description

LOCKROSE is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the commercial and procurement activities of major infrastructure programmes within the energy sector.

Operating within a client-side, regulated environment, this role will play a key part in budget development, procurement delivery, and commercial assurance, ensuring projects are well-defined, appropriately governed, and set up for successful delivery.

Working across a portfolio of complex projects, you will contribute to robust investment decisions, effective procurement outcomes, and reliable project forecasting, supporting delivery teams through a structured and collaborative approach.

The Opportunity

Contribute to the development of project budgets and investment cases

Play a key role in procurement strategy and tender evaluation

Work within a highly regulated, governance-driven environment

Gain exposure across a portfolio of infrastructure projects

Support forecasting, commercial assurance, and project readiness activities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of project budgets, cost baselines, and investment approvals
• Provide commercial input into business cases, funding submissions, and governance processes
• Lead or support procurement activities, including preparation of tender documentation, pricing structures, and contract particulars
• Contribute to tender evaluation, including cost assurance, benchmarking, and assessment of commercial submissions
• Ensure projects are commercially robust, with clear scope definition, risk allocation, and contractual structures
• Support the development of project forecasts, working with delivery teams to ensure assumptions are realistic and aligned
• Provide ongoing commercial assurance to ensure consistency between budgets, scope, and procurement outcomes
• Review and interpret project programmes, understanding sequencing, key risks, and potential commercial implications
• Undertake commercial risk assessments and support the development of mitigation strategies
• Prepare clear and structured commercial reporting and governance documentation
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support alignment, transparency, and informed decision-making

About You

• Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager level within infrastructure, utilities, or energy sectors
• Strong experience in procurement, commercial management, and tender evaluation
• Experience supporting project budgets, cost assurance, and investment governance processes
• Good understanding of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), particularly in a procurement context
• Experience reviewing or working alongside project programmes and planners
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and influence multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working within a regulated or highly governed environment
• Organised and detail-oriented, with a structured and analytical approach

Essential

• HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in pre-contract commercial, procurement, and budget management activities
• Strong NEC contract awareness and application
• Experience within a regulated environment (e.g. energy, utilities, rail, infrastructure)
• Ability to support forecasting and business case development
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• Previous experience in a client-side or advisory environment
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or utility programmes
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and stage-gate approval processes
• Experience contributing to programme review or schedule-related discussions
• Chartered or working towards MRICS (RICS) or MInstCES (CICES)

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave and paid time off

Professional development and training support

Company car or travel allowance

Hybrid/flexible working options

Equal Opportunity Statement

LOCKROSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.