Commerical Manager

Matchtech Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is representing a leading infrastructure contractor in the water sector, seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support a major clean water pipeline project in Romsey, near Southampton. This 16-month contract role offers the opportunity to lead the commercial function on a high-profile AMP programme with long-term project activity.

You will manage NEC Option C contract administration, cost-value reconciliations, forecasting and commercial reporting, oversee target costs and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Manager within water, utilities, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong quantity surveying experience and commercial management expertise.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC Option C.
• Experience managing target cost contracts, cost-value reconciliations and project forecasting.
• Understanding of compensation events, change control and commercial risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
• Water, utilities or pipeline project experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across the clean water pipeline project.
• Manage NEC Option C contract administration and compliance.
• Oversee cost-value reconciliations, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Manage target costs, compensation events and change control processes.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with project teams, supply chain partners and key stakeholders.
• Provide commercial leadership to support the successful delivery of the project.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Forecasting / cost control

Job description

Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor within the water sector, is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support a major clean water pipeline project in Romsey, Southampton. This contract role offers the opportunity to lead the commercial function on a high-profile AMP programme with long-term project activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial function across the clean water pipeline project
• Manage NEC Option C contract administration and compliance
• Oversee cost-value reconciliations, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Manage target costs, compensation events and change control processes
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
• Work closely with project teams, supply chain partners and key stakeholders
• Provide commercial leadership to support the successful delivery of the project

Job Requirements:

• Experience as a Commercial Manager within water, utilities, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• Strong quantity surveying experience and commercial management expertise
• Comprehensive knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC Option C
• Experience managing target cost contracts, cost-value reconciliations and project forecasting
• Understanding of compensation events, change control and commercial risk management
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills
• Water, utilities or pipeline project experience would be highly advantageous

Contract Details:

• Location: Romsey, Southampton
• 16-month contract
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to contribute to a major clean water infrastructure programme