Commercial Manager - Water

Carrington West; Romsey; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carrington West is recruiting for a Commercial Lead/Commercial Manager to join a major £140m water infrastructure project in Romsey. You will take commercial responsibility, lead an established team and work closely with the Project Director to drive cost control and value delivery.

NEC Option C (Target Cost) expertise is essential, with a track record in water or civil infrastructure. The role offers significant responsibility and long-term delivery opportunities on a major capital scheme.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Commercial Lead or Senior QS on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC Option C (Target Cost) contract experience.
• Experience in water sector or major civil engineering projects.
• Experience leading commercial teams and subcontractor packages.
• Knowledge of CVR reporting and cost forecasting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the commercial team including senior QS staff.
• Oversee project financials and commercial performance.
• Manage procurement activities and subcontractor appointments.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports for leadership and Board.
• Validate CTC forecasts and CVR reporting accuracy.
• Oversee NEC Option C contractual administration.

Conocimientos

Commercial leadership

NEC Option C

Water sector experience

CVR reporting

CTC forecasting

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

Commercial Lead / Commercial Manager - Water Infrastructure

Location: Romsey, Hampshire
Sector: Water / Civil Engineering
Project Value: £140m
Contract: 12 months +
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Lead / Commercial Manager to join a major £140m water infrastructure project in the Romsey area.
This is an opportunity to take commercial responsibility for a significant capital delivery scheme, working closely with the Project Director and leading an established commercial team.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in major civil engineering or water infrastructure projects, with proven experience managing NEC Option C (Target Cost) contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team, including Managing, Senior and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee commercial performance and financial management across the project.
• Manage procurement activities, including subcontractor and supplier appointments.
• Prepare and present monthly commercial reports to senior leadership and the Board.
• Validate Cost to Complete (CTC) forecasts and ensure accurate Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reporting.
• Proactively manage subcontractors, including commercial performance, variations and contractual obligations.
• Oversee main contract administration and commercial management under NEC Option C.
• Support the close-out of historical final accounts alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Work closely with the Project Director to identify commercial risks, opportunities and cost efficiencies.

About You

• Proven experience as a Commercial Lead, Commercial Manager or Senior Managing Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC Option C (Target Cost) contracts.
• Previous experience within the water sector, utilities or major civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing commercial teams and subcontractor packages.
• Strong knowledge of CVR reporting, CTC forecasting and financial controls.
• Experience reporting commercial performance to senior management or board level.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to take a leading commercial role on a £140m water infrastructure scheme.
• Work alongside an experienced project leadership team.
• Significant responsibility across commercial delivery, procurement and contractual management.
• Long-term involvement in a major capital delivery programme.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Commercial Lead or Commercial Manager with a strong background in NEC Option C contracts and major infrastructure delivery, we'd be keen to hear from you.