Highway Commercial Manager

Carrington West; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 99.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Pension & benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial teams across major civils and infrastructure projects in the Midlands. You will shape commercial strategy, drive profitability and take ownership of CVRs, cashflow, budgets and contract administration for a portfolio of schemes.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will manage NEC, JCT and ICC contracts, supervise a growing team of Quantity Surveyors, and work closely with operations and clients to ensure

Formación

• Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience as a Commercial Manager with Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractors.
• Strong background in civils and infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record leading commercial teams across multiple projects.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC, JCT and ICC forms of contract.
• Strong financial management skills, including CVRs, forecasting, cashflow and reporting.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement, commercial risk and negotiations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop commercial professionals.
• MRICS or MCIOB accreditation is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the commercial management of multiple civils and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise project profitability and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Own CVRs, cashflow forecasting, budgets and financial reporting across your portfolio.
• Manage NEC, JCT and ICC contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and effective change control.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiations and supply chain management.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities across live projects.
• Lead, mentor and develop Managing Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Work closely with operational teams, clients and senior stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support dispute resolution, provide contractual advice and promote commercial best practice throughout the business.

Conocimientos

Contract management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

CVR / Cashflow

Forecasting

Subcontract procurement

Contract risk

MS Office

Educación

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Commercial Manager - Civils & Infrastructure

Location: Midlands

Salary: Up to GBP110,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Benefits: Car Allowance, 26 Days Annual Leave, Pension & Additional Benefits

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager looking to take ownership of major civils and infrastructure projects? Do you want to lead commercial teams, influence business performance and play a key role in delivering high-value schemes for an established main contractor?

With a salary of up to GBP110,000, dependent on experience, plus a car allowance and excellent benefits, this is an opportunity to drive commercial strategy, maximise profitability and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The Opportunity

My client is an established, multi-disciplinary main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major construction and infrastructure projects across the UK.

With a collaborative culture built around respect, honesty, loyalty and continuous improvement, the business prides itself on building long-term relationships with clients, employees and supply chain partners.

As a Commercial Manager, you will report directly to the Head of Commercial, taking overall responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple civils and infrastructure schemes. You will have the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, support operational delivery and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• You will lead the commercial management of multiple civils and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• You will develop and implement commercial strategies to maximise project profitability and identify opportunities for improvement.
• You will take ownership of CVRs, cashflow forecasting, budgets and financial reporting across your portfolio.
• You will manage NEC, JCT and ICC contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and effective change control.
• You will oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiations and supply chain commercial management.
• You will identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities across live projects.
• You will manage valuations, final accounts and cash collection to maintain strong financial performance.
• You will provide commercial input during pre-construction, tender reviews and bid submissions.
• You will lead, mentor and develop Managing Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• You will work closely with operational teams, clients and senior stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• You will support dispute resolution, provide contractual advice and promote commercial best practice throughout the business.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this Commercial Manager position, you will ideally bring:

• A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive commercial management experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• A strong background in civils and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple projects and leading commercial teams.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC, JCT and ICC forms of contract.
• Strong financial management skills, including CVRs, forecasting, cashflow and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement, commercial risk and contractual negotiations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead, mentor and develop commercial professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems.
• Desirable: MRICS or MCIOB professional accreditation.

What's In It for You?

• Salary up to GBP110,000 per annum - dependent on experience, reflecting your commercial expertise and leadership experience.
• 26 days' annual leave, with additional long-service entitlement.
• Car allowance to support travel requirements.
• Pension scheme and employee benefits.
• The opportunity to take commercial ownership of a diverse portfolio of significant civils and infrastructure projects.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership, with the opportunity to influence commercial strategy and business performance.
• The chance to develop and lead a commercial team within an established and growing contractor.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a business that values continuous improvement and professional growth.