Framework Commercial Manager

VolkerWessels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK Group, seeks a Framework Commercial Manager to lead commercial performance on the Clyde Framework. You will drive bids, manage contracts, risk and client relationships while supporting business development and resourcing for a portfolio of civil projects.

The role requires experience in commercial management within infrastructure and construction, with a focus on delivering profitable, cash-positive outcomes and effective governance.

Qualifications

• Essential: a degree in QS with relevant experience.
• Accredited RICS/CIOB/ICES course or degree with numerical/technical background is acceptable.
• Alternative: a degree with some numerical/technical emphasis is advantageous.
• HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil/structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance across the Clyde Framework.
• Manage contracts, risk, cost and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead business development, work winning, and resourcing for projects.
• Support bid teams and lead commercial and contractual elements.
• Close out contracts and final accounts in a timely manner.

Education

QS degree or equivalent (A degree in QS)

Accredited course by RICS/CIOB/ICES

Degree with numerical/technical background

HND in building/construction or civil engineering

Job description

Framework Commercial Manager (CCF Framework). VolkerStevin is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Framework Commercial Manager to support the successful delivery of works across the Clyde Commercial Framework (CCF) in Scotland. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and civil engineering projects at HMNB Clyde, ensuring the successful management of contracts, risk, cost, and stakeholder relationships while supporting the long-term objectives of the framework. As Framework Commercial Manager, you will also be accountable for the successful delivery of the business, this includes covering business development, work winning, resourcing, project delivery, and the management of client and supply chain relationships.

Role overview

• Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative behaviour including developing effective client relationships
• Support, advise, develop and train all members of the team on commercial matters.
• Mentor and develop the surveyors within the project/framework team/s

Tender:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat and framework opportunities
• Provide commercial input to bids, reducing risk and maximising opportunities
• Review contract terms, pricing strategies, and scope for accuracy and competitiveness
• Support and lead bid teams, taking ownership of commercial and contractual elements
• Obtain and incorporate legal advice on tender terms where required

Pre-construction

• Review and ensure alignment of the main contract with the tender and confirm execution.
• Establish the commercial structure and strategy for project delivery.
• Ensure teams fully understand contractual obligations, pricing, risks, and scope.
• Review initial P&L forecasts and set margin improvement plans.
• Oversee procurement strategy, including subcontracting and self-delivery split.

Construction - Procurement

• Implement and monitor procurement strategy and schedule.
• Ensure timely placement of subcontract orders and maximise value opportunities.

Reporting & commercial control

• Oversee forecasting, cost/value reporting, cash flow, and risk management.
• Manage change control and resolve unagreed variations promptly.
• Ensure accurate reporting and adherence to company policies.

Client & stakeholder management

• Maintain strong client and consultant relationships.
• Protect commercial interests while meeting client expectations.
• Support business development opportunities.

Commercial oversight

• Conduct monthly project health checks.
• Ensure projects remain cash positive and financially compliant.
• Support dispute resolution and reporting to senior leadership.

Project controls

• Ensure alignment between forecasts, contracts, and programmes.
• Promote strong programme awareness and contract compliance.

Post-construction

• Close out contracts and final accounts in a timely manner.
• Capture lessons learned and feed back into the business.

Essential:

• A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• An accredited course by the royal institution of chartered surveyors (RICS), the chartered institute of building (CIOB) or the chartered institution of civil engineering surveyors (ICES).
• Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous.
• Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.

Why work with us?

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance
• Flexible working opportunities
• programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Fairness, inclusion and respect

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.