Highway Commercial Manager

Carrington West; Northampton; Vor Ort; GBP 99.000 - 121.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Pension & benefits

Zusammenfassung

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial arm of major civils and infrastructure projects. You will take ownership of commercial performance across a portfolio, guiding teams and shaping strategy to maximise profitability.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will oversee CVRs, cashflow, budgets and reporting, while managing NEC/JCT/ICC contracts and subcontracts.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related field.
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractors is essential.
• Proven civils & infrastructure project background.
• Experience leading commercial teams and mentoring junior staff.

Aufgaben

• Lead commercial management of multiple civils and infrastructure projects to ensure profitability and contractual compliance.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximise project profitability and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Own CVRs, cashflow forecasting, budgets and financial reporting across the portfolio.
• Manage NEC, JCT and ICC contracts with effective change control and compliance.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and supply chain commercial management.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities on live projects.
• Lead valuations, final accounts and cash collection to maintain strong financial performance.
• Provide commercial input during pre-construction, tender reviews and bid submissions.
• Mentor and develop Managing Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Assistants.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Contract administration

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Quantity Surveying degree

HNC/HND

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial management software

Jobbeschreibung

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.